Plain-language guides on simplifying tenant applications, POPIA-aligned onboarding, and FICA under the FIC Act - written for letting agencies, property managers, and the adjacent property chain.
Step-by-step guide to running FICA on a tenant under the FIC Act - what to collect, how to verify, where PEP and source of funds fit, and how to keep the records audit-ready.
The exact list of FICA documents to collect from a residential tenant, why each is needed, what counts as acceptable proof, and the common edge cases.
Who counts as an Accountable Institution under the FIC Act and the Property Practitioners Act, what client due diligence is required, and how to demonstrate compliance.
End-to-end walkthrough of a streamlined applicant flow for an SA letting agency - what to collect, where FICA fits, how to assess affordability without re-keying.
What POPIA actually requires when you collect tenant ID, payslips, and bank statements - lawful purpose, retention, consent, and Subject Access Requests.
Who is an Accountable Institution under the FIC Act, what client due diligence is required, and how to handle beneficial ownership and PEP for property parties.