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Topic: How to deal with eviction  |  Show questions and answers for all topics

I received an RDP house in 2008 but I could not occupy due to illegal invaders. Now the municipality is claiming unpaid rates from me. What can I do?

You need a lawyer to help resolve this situation

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The house where my mother has lived for ten years seems to have been sold. What happens now?

The new owners have to follow proper procedures.

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