Deposit Management Software for Johannesburg

Rental deposit handling in South Africa is strictly regulated, and getting it wrong can land Johannesburg landlords in trouble with the Rental Housing Tribunal. Johannesburg’s diverse rental market spans high-rise apartments in the CBD, sectional-title complexes in the suburbs, and student accommodation near universities. Indlu automates deposit management from collection to refund, ensuring you comply with every requirement of the Rental Housing Act.

Deposit Rules Johannesburg Landlords Must Follow

The Rental Housing Act requires South African landlords to:

• Invest the deposit in an interest-bearing account within a set timeframe
• Pay the tenant the accrued interest on refund
• Refund the deposit (plus interest) within 14 days of lease termination if no claims are made
• Provide an itemised list of deductions with supporting evidence if withholding any portion
• Conduct a joint inspection at move-in and move-out to document property condition

Many Johannesburg landlords fall foul of these rules, especially the interest calculation requirement.

How Indlu Manages Deposits

• Deposit Tracking, Record each deposit with the amount, date collected, and interest-bearing account details
• Automatic Interest Calculation, Indlu calculates accrued interest using the applicable rate, so you never underpay
• Inspection Workflow, Conduct digital move-in and move-out inspections with timestamped photos
• Deduction Management, Itemise any deductions with photo evidence and cost breakdowns
• Refund Tracking, Track the refund process and generate proof-of-payment records
• Tribunal-Ready Reports, If a tenant disputes, you have a complete audit trail

Avoid Deposit Disputes in Johannesburg

Deposit disputes are one of the most common complaints at South Africa’s Rental Housing Tribunals. Tenants in Johannesburg who feel they’ve been unfairly charged will file a complaint, and if your records are incomplete, the tribunal will likely rule in their favour.

Indlu’s digital inspection process, automatic interest calculation, and itemised deduction workflow give you an airtight paper trail that protects you in any dispute.

Get Started with Indlu in Johannesburg

Handle deposits the right way in Johannesburg. Try Indlu from R99/month.

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