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As you are paying rent, you can complain to the Rental Housing Tribunal.
If you and your previous partner received a house, neither of you would be granted another subsidy. If you were not allocated a house, you should update your application with the municipality.
Given your circumstances, you could try contacting your local housing office and ask them to help you. Depending on your circumstances, you might qualify for a different housing programme.
Yes, as long as you have a document authorising you to do so.
Go to the municipality with your proof of application and ID, tell them what happened, and ask them to help you.
Yes, you may still qualify for the Community Residential Units and Housing Programme if you have previously benefitted from a government housing programme or owned property.
As your old cellphone number will be in the housing database, you should visit the municipal office where you made your application to update your details.
They could go to the Deeds Office to see if there is a title deed, otherwise legal assistance may be required.
Yes, a prisoner is allowed to sign a legal document transferring ownership of their house. You still need to go through all the usual steps.
"Position in Area" is a reference number for the housing department. It does not necessarily mean you will be allocated a house.