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You need to approach the traditional leader in the area where you live.
The transfer process is halted and the estate of the deceased seller must be reported.
It's unclear how the heir of one of the owners would get an individual title deed for his share of the land.
No, but he will inherit part of your share of the house when you pass away.
Unless he made a will leaving his share of the property and assets to his girlfriend, she cannot claim his estate.
The two title deed holders need to come to an agreement about the sale of the house.
If you go into debt review, you will be protected by Section 88 while the debt review takes place.
After the death of the landlady, ownership reverts to the original owners but the PIE Act still applies.
It will be cheaper if the house is inherited by the heir through a will.
If the owner nominates an heir in their will, that person will become the legal owner of the house.