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Under the PIE Act, you cannot be evicted without a court order. You might be able to transfer the house to your name.
Unless he made a will leaving his share of the property and assets to his girlfriend, she cannot claim his estate.
If they have valid claim to the house, you can ask a mediator to help your family come to an agreement.
Even if an eviction order is granted, you cannot be evicted until after lockdown. You may need legal assistance if you want to be recompensated.
You cannot be evicted during lockdown, but maybe you should apply for a Community Residential Unit in the meantime.
Depending on her reasoning, you may need to report her to the Housing Department.
If it was a verbal agreement, there is nothing stopping him from changing the price.
It is illegal for your landlord to turn off the electricity and lock you out.
You need to follow the appropriate protocol to get an eviction order from the court, even though it may not be put into effect until the pandemic is over
They cannot evict you without a court order. If you haven't yet, you should apply for RDP housing