PLΛCDPlacd Journal
Field notes on renting in South Africa.
Plain-English guides for tenants and property owners — what the law actually says, how the process really works, and how to use Placd to skip the paperwork.
- Market Brief··9 min read
Beyond the Floorplan: Why Backup Power, Dedicated Fibre, and Spatial Twins Define the 2026 South African Rental Market
Loadshedding, hybrid work, and smart buildings have rewritten what a good rental looks like in South Africa. Backup power, dedicated fibre, and spatial twins now matter more than the floorplan.
Read the guide - Renter Guide··8 min read
Tenant Rights in South Africa: A Plain-English Guide
What the Rental Housing Act, the CPA, and PIE actually entitle you to — deposits, repairs, eviction, and how to use the free Tribunal when things go wrong.
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