The Notice To Give Tenants To Vacate is a crucial document in South African property law, used when a landlord or property owner needs to formally terminate a lease agreement and require tenants to vacate a property. This document must comply with several pieces of legislation, including the Rental Housing Act 50 of 1999 and the PIE Act, which provide strict requirements for the eviction process in South Africa. The notice must include specific information such as the vacation date, property details, and reasons for termination if applicable. It serves as the first formal step in the eviction process and must be properly served to tenants with adequate notice periods as prescribed by law. The document is essential for both residential and commercial properties and must be carefully drafted to ensure legal compliance and enforceability.

1. Letterhead and Date: Official letterhead of the landlord/property manager and the current date of the notice

2. Tenant Details: Full names and contact details of all tenants listed on the lease agreement

3. Property Description: Complete physical address and description of the rental property

4. Lease Agreement Reference: Reference to the existing lease agreement including its date and parties

5. Notice Statement: Clear statement that this is a notice to vacate, including the legal basis for the notice

6. Vacation Date: Specific date by which the property must be vacated, ensuring compliance with statutory notice periods

7. Reason for Notice: Statement of the reason for termination (if applicable and required)

8. Vacation Requirements: Details of the condition the property should be in upon vacation, including cleaning and repairs

9. Key Return Instructions: Instructions for returning keys and scheduling final inspection

10. Legal Consequences: Statement regarding legal consequences of non-compliance

11. Signature Block: Space for landlord/authorized representative's signature and date