Rent, Hire, and Headaches: Letting & Hiring Agreements That Go Wrong

Letting and hiring agreements look simple until money stops or damage happens. This session shows where these agreements fail and why professionals get pulled into disputes.

2 CPD units April 7, 2026 1 presenter

What will set you apart

By completing this course you will gain the following competencies

  • The real legal difference between letting and hiring
  • Who carries risk at each stage of the agreement
  • Which clauses protect income and assets
  • Where responsibility usually breaks down
  • Why vague wording leads to disputes
  • How to spot high-risk agreements early

Event breakdown

  • Letting vs hiring in practice
  • Rights and duties of each party
  • Risk during use and possession
  • Damage, loss, and insurance issues
  • Payment and duration problems
  • Termination and breach
  • Common agreement failures
  • Enforcement realities
Category: Law and ComplianceType: CPD CourseCPD category: Other

Description

Letting and hiring agreements are used every day, yet they regularly cause disputes, losses, and professional blame. Payment stops. Assets are damaged. Agreements end badly. The fight is never about what people thought the agreement meant — it is about who carries the risk. This session focuses on how letting and hiring agreements work in real situations and why small gaps create big problems. The emphasis is on consequences, not contracts. Who pays when something breaks. Who carries risk during use. What happens when agreements are terminated early. Understanding these points changes how agreements are reviewed and how risk is managed. This session strengthens judgement and helps prevent problems before they become expensive disputes.

Presenters

Heynes Kotze

Heynes Kotze — Heynes Kotze is the Head of Legal Services at CIBA and an admitted attorney of the High Court with rights of appearance in the superior courts. With extensive experience in litigation and legal advisory roles, Heynes specialises in guiding professionals through complex regulatory compliance (including FIC requirements) before issues arise. He is known for his creative problem-solving, helping firms turn compliance challenges into practical opportunities for growth.

You will earn a certificate

On successful completion you will receive a certificate for 2 CPD units in Other.

Requirements

  • Laptop, desktop, or mobile device with internet access
  • Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Safari, or Firefox browser