The 10 Day Quit Notice is a essential legal instrument in South African property law, designed to address breaches of lease agreements while protecting both landlord and tenant rights. This notice is typically issued when a tenant has violated terms of their lease agreement, such as non-payment of rent, property damage, or other contractual breaches. The document must comply with the Prevention of Illegal Eviction and Unlawful Occupation of Land Act (PIE Act) and the Rental Housing Act, which provide strict guidelines for tenant notices and eviction procedures. The notice gives tenants a legally mandated 10-day period to remedy the breach before further legal action may be taken. It must include specific details about the property, parties involved, nature of the breach, required remedy, and potential consequences, serving as both a formal warning and a legal prerequisite for any subsequent eviction proceedings.

1. Notice Header: Formal heading identifying the document as a 10 Day Quit Notice with date and reference number

2. Recipient Details: Full name and address of the tenant(s) being served with the notice

3. Sender Details: Full name and contact details of the landlord or authorized representative

4. Property Details: Complete description and address of the rental property in question

5. Lease Reference: Reference to the relevant lease agreement including its date and parties

6. Notice of Breach: Clear statement of the breach(es) of the lease agreement

7. Remedy Required: Specific actions required from the tenant to remedy the breach within 10 days

8. Legal Consequences: Statement of consequences if the breach is not remedied, including potential legal proceedings

9. Signature Block: Space for landlord's or authorized representative's signature and date