SMME Tenants Face Possible Eviction

Monday, May 25, 2020

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Some Small, Medium and Micro Entrepreneurs (SMMEs) operating in malls might find themselves on the streets due to failure to pay April and May rentals after business was disrupted by the recently imposed lockdown which has since been eased.

One tenant told BusinessMonitor they were taken aback upon receiving letters stating that they are required to fulfill their lease commitments and pay the rentals.

“We were surprised because we once made an attempt to consult with the owners (in order) for them to consider giving us some rental-relief, but unfortunately we were not successful as they ignored our emails,” the tenant said.

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