Yellow River Property Investments (Pty) Ltd v March and Others (18/44135)
Yellow River Property Investments (Pty) Ltd v March and Others (18/44135) [2021] ZAGPJHC 672 (18 August 2021)
The court found that, although the applicant's conduct was at times unfair and manipulative, the respondents had not paid any rent since December 2017 and had lived rent-free for over three years. The reasons advanced for non-payment were unconvincing and did not justify continued occupation. The respondents failed to demonstrate destitution or an inability to secure alternative accommodation, and the municipality was not obliged to provide emergency housing. The requirements of the PIE Act were satisfied, and eviction was just and equitable. However, considering the respondents' long occupat…
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- Eviction Under Pie Act
- Just And Equitable Relief
- Municipal Services
- Personal Circumstances Affidavits
- Stay Of Eviction
- Costs Orders