Good evening. 

Aound 1972 my grandparents, my mom, aunt, to cousins were relocated from Oberholzer Carletonville to Toekomsrus in Randfontein. We all stayed in the 4 roomed house until my mom got a 2 room upper in the street. Me and her moved there. But in 1980 both my grandparents passed on, so me and my mom and stepfather moved down to my grandparent's house. The municipal account was put under my mom's name. In 1984/85 my mom got sick and later passed on in 1987.

The account was then put in my name. In 1990 me and my husband and kids moved into our new home. I left my aunt and two cousins at home. Later the Municipal account was put in my aunt's name. Only few years back we finally knew for sure that my aunt got a Title Deed for the house and didn't mention the cousins lived with her or had their names added. There have been fights over the years. She continuesly wants the cousins to leave our grandparent's home. How can I help them? 

Hi there and thank you for your question,

Unfortunately you have not paid any deposit, so I can't really assist you much. If you want to pay a deposit, then we can continue this conversation.

What I can tell you is that just because the municipal account was put into somebody's name does not mean that that person is the registered owner of the property.

I think ultimately the answer to your question might come down to who the registered owner of the property is that your Aunt is living in.