What to do if you can't pay rent this month

What to do if you can't pay rent this month
The financial impact of COVID-19 and the lockdown

One of the questions posed to our legal advisors during the lockdown period is "What if I can't afford to pay my rent this month?" Chantel explains how to handle this in the legally correct way.

Chantel Cronje
Chantel Cronje - Head of Legal, Risk, and Compliance
1 July 2020 | 3 minute read

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