Vacation Import (Pty) Ltd v Bumina and Others; Vacation Import (Pty) Ltd v Ngaleka and Others (3852/2022;3855/2022)
Vacation Import (Pty) Ltd v Bumina and Others; Vacation Import (Pty) Ltd v Ngaleka and Others (3852/2022;3855/2022) [2023] ZAWCHC 44 (3 March 2023)
The court held that although the applicant did not strictly comply with section 4(2) of PIE, the respondents were fully informed of the proceedings, represented by counsel, and had the opportunity to oppose the applications, thereby achieving the object of the statutory provision. The respondents' occupation was found to be unlawful, as they had no valid lease and had refused to regularise their status or vacate the properties. The pending review application, even if successful, would not render the respondents lawful occupiers, nor would it affect the applicant's standing as registered owner…
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- Prevention Of Illegal Eviction Act
- Municipal Obligations In Eviction
- Condonation Of Non Compliance
- Standing Of Registered Owner
- Review Of Administrative Action
- Social Housing Act