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The Lease and Purchase Agreement is a specialized legal instrument used in South African property transactions where parties wish to combine a rental arrangement with a future purchase option. This arrangement is particularly useful for buyers who need time to arrange financing or who want to occupy the property immediately while finalizing purchase arrangements. The agreement must comply with South African property law, including the Alienation of Land Act, Rental Housing Act, and Consumer Protection Act. It typically includes detailed provisions for both the lease period (including rental amounts, maintenance, and utilities) and the purchase option (including purchase price, option exercise period, and transfer procedures). This type of agreement is commonly used in both residential and commercial property transactions and provides protection for both the lessor/seller and lessee/purchaser while establishing clear procedures for transitioning from lease to ownership.

1. Parties: Identification and details of the Lessor/Seller and Lessee/Purchaser

2. Background: Context of the agreement, including the intention to lease with an option to purchase

3. Definitions: Definitions of key terms used throughout the agreement

4. Property Description: Detailed description of the property including physical address, erf number, and registration details

5. Lease Terms: Duration of lease, rental amount, payment terms, and periodic increases

6. Purchase Option: Terms and conditions of the purchase option, including purchase price and exercise period

7. Property Condition: Current condition of the property, existing defects, and maintenance responsibilities

8. Utilities and Services: Responsibility for payment of utilities, rates, taxes, and other services

9. Insurance and Risk: Insurance requirements and allocation of risk during lease and after exercise of purchase option

10. Exercise of Purchase Option: Process and requirements for exercising the purchase option

11. Transfer of Property: Process and responsibilities for property transfer upon exercise of purchase option

12. Breach and Termination: Consequences of breach and termination provisions for both lease and purchase components

13. Dispute Resolution: Procedures for resolving disputes between parties

14. General Provisions: Standard legal provisions including notices, entire agreement, and governing law