Rent-to-Own Terms & Conditions
Republic of South Africa
Eligibility Requirements
- Be 18 years or older.
- Possess a valid South African ID or Passport.
- Provide proof of income or affordability.
- Submit proof of residence.
- Disclose all existing debt obligations.
- Pass the Company's affordability and credit assessment process.
Property Selection
- The Client may identify an existing property or vacant stand for development.
- The Company reserves the right to assess and approve the selected property.
- Property valuation and verification may be conducted before approval.
- The Company may reject properties deemed unsuitable or overvalued.
Rent-to-Own Structure
- The Client occupies the property as a tenant while working toward ownership.
- A portion of the monthly payment may be allocated toward the future purchase price.
- Ownership transfer only occurs once all contractual obligations are fulfilled.
- The agreed purchase price is recorded in the signed agreement.
- The Company retains ownership until full settlement or approved transfer.
Monthly Payments
- Monthly instalments must be paid on or before the due date.
- Payments must be made into the official bank account nominated by MID-Service Property Funding.
- Late payments may attract penalties, administration fees, or interest.
- Failure to pay for more than 90 days may constitute breach of contract.
- Client remains responsible for payment even during disputes unless agreed in writing.
Deposit & Administration Fees
- The Company may require a deposit before occupation.
- Administration, legal, valuation, registration and processing fees may apply.
- All fees payable shall be disclosed before signing.
- Certain fees may be non-refundable.
Municipal Accounts & Maintenance
- The Client may be responsible for water, electricity, refuse, sewerage and municipal charges.
- The Client shall keep the property clean and properly maintained.
- Structural repairs remain the Company's responsibility unless damage caused by the Client.
- Alterations or renovations require written approval.
Credit Approval
- Approval is subject to affordability and risk assessment.
- Additional documentation may be requested at any stage.
- False information may result in cancellation.
- Approval remains at the sole discretion of MID-Service Property Funding.
Option to Purchase
- The Client may exercise the option to purchase after satisfying all conditions.
- Transfer of ownership takes place after all obligations are fulfilled.
- Transfer costs, legal fees and registration costs may be payable by the Client.
- The Company may withhold transfer where the Client is in breach.
Default and Breach
- Failure to make payments.
- Damage to the property.
- Illegal activities on the property.
- Providing fraudulent information.
- Unauthorized subletting.
- In breach: written notice issued; opportunity to remedy; eviction in accordance with SA law; amounts paid may be forfeited subject to applicable laws.
Cancellation
- Either party may cancel the agreement in writing subject to the signed terms.
- Cancellation by the Client may result in penalties or forfeiture.
- Refunds, if applicable, processed within a reasonable period.
- The Client shall vacate the property upon lawful cancellation.
Legal Compliance
- Governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa.
- Both parties comply with the Consumer Protection Act, National Credit Act, Housing Act and other applicable legislation.
- Disputes addressed through negotiation first.
Confidentiality
- Client information treated confidentially.
- Personal information processed in accordance with POPIA.
- Information may be shared with legal, financial or credit institutions where necessary.
General Conditions
- No verbal agreement shall override the written agreement.
- Amendments must be made in writing and signed by both parties.
- Failure to enforce any clause shall not constitute waiver.
- The agreement constitutes the full understanding between the parties.
MID-Service Property Funding reserves the right to approve or decline any application.
