Extension of Security of Tenure Act, 1997 (Act No. 62 of 1997) > Chapter VI : Miscellaneous Provisions

(1)	The waiver by an occupier of his or her rights in terms of this Act shall be void, unless it is permitted by this Act or incorporated in an order of the Court.

[Section 25(1) substituted by section 24 of The Land Court Act, 2023, Laws Amended Schedule, Notice No. 3744, G49372, dated 27 September 2023

(2)	The Court must shall have regard to, but not be bound by, any agreement in so far as that agreement seeks to limit any of the rights of an occupier in terms of this Act.

[Section 25(2) substituted by section 25 of The Land Court Act, 2023, Laws Amended Schedule, Notice No. 3744, G49372, dated 27 September 2023

(3)	Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (1) and (2), if an occupier vacates the land concerned freely and willingly, while being aware of his or her rights in terms of this Act, he or she shall not be entitled to institute proceedings for restoration in terms of section 14.

Extension of Security of Tenure Act, 1997 (Act No. 62 of 1997)