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How do I claim the title deed for my RDP house?

it may be best to contact the Cape Town Deeds office, but because you have to visit the office in person, you may prefer to go to the Deeds Office in King Williamstown.

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I have been living and working on a farm for 20 years. The owner passed away. Can the new owners evict me?

The new owners cannot evict you without a court order. You are covered by the Extension of Security of Tenure Act of 1997.

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Is it legal to purchase a shack in an informal settlement which has services including electricity?

It is a complicated question but this may be a person's best chance to own a property.

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The property that about 50 of us live on has a new owner who is harassing us and trying to evict us. What can we do?

You can seek a court order which forces the owner to turn the electricity back on. He can't evict you without a court order.

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Our rent is ten days late and we are being evicted. What are our rights?

The Constitution states that no one can be evicted without a court order.

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

Unfortunately, this is a common story in Cape Town, and there has been a lot of anger and protests about it recently.

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How can I go about buying the house I'm living in?

It is worth having a credit check done. You may still qualify for a bank loan even with a bad credit record.

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I am a recipient of an RDP house. Where can I find my title deed?

The Deeds Office is responsible for registration and management of title deeds.

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My father's house was sold without his knowledge when he stopped paying home loan instalments.

A home loan provider can't repossess your property without trying to reach an agreement with you.

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Is it safe to buy an RDP house without a title deed?

A title deed is the only legal proof of ownership. Here's how to get one.

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