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Go to the municipality with your proof of application and ID, tell them what happened, and ask them to help you.
Yes, as long as you have a document authorising you to do so.
As your old cellphone number will be in the housing database, you should visit the municipal office where you made your application to update your details.
They could go to the Deeds Office to see if there is a title deed, otherwise legal assistance may be required.
Yes, a prisoner is allowed to sign a legal document transferring ownership of their house. You still need to go through all the usual steps.
"Position in Area" is a reference number for the housing department. It does not necessarily mean you will be allocated a house.
The deceased's share will be divided between the remaining shareholders. Any major decisions regarding the property, like selling, need the approval of all co-owners.
Council houses are not owned but rented to tenants, the tenancy agreement comes to an end automatically when the tenant dies.
Depending on where you are, you would be listed on a Municipal Housing Demand Database or your province’s Housing Needs Register. But if you and your previous partner did not get an RDP / BNG house, y
You should get legal advice if you have been evicted without a court order.