Affidavit of Tenancy (Landlord Affidavit)
Confirm under oath, as a landlord, that a named tenant lives at your property when there is no written lease or a copy cannot be produced. Tenants commonly need this landlord affidavit as proof of address for FICA verification, opening a bank account, school admission, RICA, or dealings with government departments. It can be commissioned free of charge at any SAPS police station.
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Download Blank TemplateAffidavit of Tenancy (Landlord Affidavit) Affidavit — Frequently Asked Questions
Can a landlord affidavit be used as FICA proof of address in South Africa?
Yes. If you rent a room, cottage, or backyard dwelling without a written lease and have no municipal account or utility bill in your name, most banks and accountable institutions will accept a sworn affidavit from your landlord confirming that you live at the property, together with your ID. The affidavit can be commissioned free of charge at any SAPS police station or by any other Commissioner of Oaths.
How do I get proof of address if I rent without a written lease?
Ask your landlord to sign an affidavit of tenancy stating that you live at the property, when the tenancy began, and on what basis (month-to-month or a verbal agreement). Banks, schools, network providers doing RICA verification, and government departments generally accept this landlord affidavit as valid proof of residence, sometimes together with post or other documents showing your name at the address.
How do I make a affidavit of tenancy (landlord affidavit) affidavit legally valid in South Africa?
Fill in the affidavit of tenancy (landlord affidavit) affidavit, print it, and sign it in front of a Commissioner of Oaths — do not sign beforehand. Bring your ID document. Commissioning is free at any SAPS police station, and Commissioners of Oaths are also available at banks, post offices, and attorneys' offices.
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