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Can someone be given an RDP house if the dependent is registered for two RDP houses?

It is illegal for a family to own more than one RDP house.

Housing

Can you transfer a property to your name if you're willing to pay off the utilities bill?

No, you need to find out who the owner of the property is.

Housing

Who is allowed to have a letter of authority for my deceased aunt’s RDP house?

The letter of authority goes to one of her three children.

Housing Wills and estates

My previous landlord doesn't want to give me back my money and now he has blocked me. What should I do?

You can lay a complaint at the Rental Housing Tribunal.

Housing

I cannot afford conveyancing fees to transfer a property into my name. What can I do?

You can approach a pro bono legal organisation for help.

Housing

What does the law says about minors who cannot pay outstanding municipal debt on an RDP house?

The children qualify as an indigent household.

Debt Housing

Is it possible for an RDP house to change ownership without the signed permission of the person who was named the dependent?

You should first find out whether the title deeds were issued in your mother's name.

Housing

My mother passed away 7 years ago while waiting for a house. What is going to happen to that house?

It depends on several factors.

Housing Inheritance Wills and estates

The new owner of my flat told me to move out earlier than what we agreed on. What must I do?

You can't be evicted without a court order.

Housing How to deal with eviction

My late employer's son wants to claim his father’s RDP house where I've lived for 23 years. Can he do that?

It depends on who he named as the beneficiary of the house.

Housing Wills and estates