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Was it legal for my grandfather to sell my father's RDP house and how can my mother claim the title deed?

It was almost certainly not legal. Here are some options for your mother.

Housing

How long does it take to finalise an application to buy municipal land and, once approved, must I pay the whole amount upfront?

It is a lengthy process to finalise the application to buy municipal land. Here is the process that has to be followed.

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Home Affairs is refusing to renew our daughter's passport, yet we are Permanent Residents. What can we do?

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Someone fraudulently transferred a title deed to his name, instead of my mother's. What do I do?

The first thing you could do is go to the police.

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How we apply for the ownership of my late father-in-law's house, which does not have a title deed?

You should obtain a Letter of Authority from the magistrate's court.

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Why does my RDP application status say “withdrawn by applicant”?

The municipality must have the agreement of the person concerned to withdraw the application.

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What can I do to prevent my father from selling a property in which my sister has been living for years?

The only legal way the deeds can be transferred is if your sister buys or inherits the house.

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My grandfather may have received an RDP house. What should we do?

You can phone the Housing Enquiries Hotline and find out what happened to his RDP application.

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I applied for an RDP house in 2005 and still haven't received one. What are my options?

You can contact the Housing Enquiries Hotline or approach your municipality.

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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.

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