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Can we reclaim our late mother's RDP house if it was transferred to someone else in 2006?
It may be very difficult, if not impossible, to reclaim the house after such a long time, especially if the municipality awarded it to someone else.
What will happen to my husband's RDP house that he got with his ex-wife if one of us dies?
If the title deed of the house is in your husband's name, you each own 50% of the house. If one dies, the other inherits their share.
What is the correct way to sell an RDP house?
Buying and selling a house is complicated. Here are the steps that need to be followed.
The municipality is threatening to evict me because I don't have a title deed
They cannot evict you without a court order. If you haven't yet, you should apply for RDP housing
My husband got an RDP house with his previous wife. Can I apply for one without him?
Unfortunately, I don't think you can but you might be able to apply for a subsidy.
What housing options are available to me if I earn over R3,500 a month and am blacklisted?
Although there are other housing programmes you are eligible for, you would need to settle your debts first.
My late ex-husband remarried and had children. Who will inherit our RDP house?
Since you were married in community of property, you inherited the house when your ex-husband passed away. You can do what you want with it.
What can I do about the unfair treatment by my landlord?
The Rental Housing Tribunal hears and resolves disputes between landlords and tenants.
What can we do to stop the late owner's sister from kicking my mom out of the RDP house she has been living in for over 20 years?
Ask the local municipal offices if they can help your mother to acquire title deeds after her 20-year occupation.
How can I purchase a vacant plot that RDP houses are being built on?
Buying municipal land is a long complex process, involving several steps.