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The block of flats (which will be called “The Fulcrum”) has not yet been built.
Marriage does not disqualify her from getting an RDP house, unless her husband’s income is above R3,500 a month.
You can approach the Housing Tribunal and ask that your former landlord be stopped from giving bad references.
In Cape Town, you can contact the department at 080Â 065 6463 and they can direct you further.
Before giving an eviction order a court must balance your interests against the bank’s, and decide if selling the house is the best option, or if alternatives can be found to settle the debt.
You can apply online.
Disabled people are supposed to be given priority for RDP houses and the houses are also supposed to be adapted to their needs.
The landlord must follow the steps in the Prevention of Illegal Eviction Act.
Your municipality must provide emergency housing which is dignified and with access to services.
To hold the authorities to account, you have to be organised, so that they understand that there will be consequences for not consulting the community in future.