Asked by Donovan Isaac Seaward on 16-02-2024 10:20:37
Question posted in the Consumer Protection Law category relating to Eastern Cape
I have been devorced in 2008 and the property we owned was given to ex-wife in settlement. She neglected to pay rates and taxes on the property and municipality debited it in my name. Since then I am battling to have this debts transferred to her instead the municipality split the debts in half and expect me to pay it. Proof of devorce decree and settlement have been forwarded to them on numerous occations however she passed away and now I am stuffed with the bill. What are my options? Does these debts also not prescribe and how long do they have to initiate a claim through court? I've asked them to initiate court procedures because I do not acknowledge these debts.
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