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The Lease Purchase Agreement (Real Estate) is a sophisticated legal instrument used in South African property transactions where parties wish to combine a lease arrangement with a future purchase option. This document is particularly useful when buyers need time to arrange financing or want to occupy the property while building up equity through rental payments. It must comply with South African legislation, including the Alienation of Land Act, Rental Housing Act, and Consumer Protection Act. The agreement typically includes comprehensive terms covering rental payments, purchase price, option exercise period, maintenance responsibilities, and property transfer conditions. It's commonly used in both residential and commercial property transactions, providing flexibility for buyers while giving sellers a committed tenant with a vested interest in the property.

1. Parties: Identification of the Seller/Lessor and Buyer/Lessee with full legal names and details

2. Background: Context of the agreement and brief description of the property and transaction structure

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 division

5. Lease Terms: Duration of lease, rental amounts, payment terms, and annual escalations

6. Purchase Terms: Purchase price, payment structure, and conditions for exercising the purchase option

7. Option Exercise: Process and requirements for exercising the purchase option

8. Maintenance and Repairs: Responsibilities for property maintenance during the lease period

9. Insurance and Risk: Requirements for property insurance and allocation of risk

10. Utilities and Charges: Responsibility for municipal charges, utilities, and other property-related expenses

11. Property Use and Occupation: Permitted use of property and occupation rules

12. Default and Remedies: Consequences of default by either party and available remedies

13. Transfer and Registration: Process for property transfer upon exercise of the purchase option

14. Notices and Domicilia: Communication requirements and official addresses for notices

15. General Terms: Standard contractual provisions including entire agreement, variation, and governing law