Good day. At the moment my mother lives ...

Asked by Johan on 18-03-2024 09:49:31
Question posted in the Family Law category relating to Mpumalanga

Good day. At the moment my mother lives in house I bought while we are staying in the flat on same property. My mother stating that she wants to move to another house due to family turmoil and stating that I must then pay for her rent of R5 000 a month when she moves. Can she legally demand that since 2016 when I bought the house I have never charged her any rent to stay there.

Thank you very much

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