It’s the start of the year, and demand for rental accommodation is often at its highest. This demand tips the bargaining power against the consumer where many landlords or estate agents are charging inflated fees for the deposits and other upfront fees. Now, today on Yilungelo Lakho we examine the disadvantages tenants often find themselves in, and how to get out of potential exploitation, including right to legal recourse.

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Watch Yilungelo Lakho every Friday at 13:30 on SABC 1. Catch the programme again on Mondays at 12:00 on SABC 1.

Yilungelo Lakho an interactive live show, aims at informing and educating consumers on their rights. Every Friday we focus on a particular topic for the entire hour - kicking off with an insert which serves as a background/scene setter, after which our studio guests/experts or commentators analyse the issue. Telephone lines are open during the whole show for viewers to participate.

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