Your home is meant to be a sanctuary, but for some homeowners, it can quickly turn into a source of anxiety and distress.
Francesca Lucia, an Italian property developer with multiple homes in Cape Town who faced immense agony and financial loss due to a squatter, spoke out.
Despite initial reassurances, it soon became evident that the squatter had no intention of leaving. As a foreign resident, Lucia knew that South African law was more protective of squatters than homeowners, and her status complicated matters. She was keen to follow legal procedures and avoid any forceful measures, respecting local laws and fearing government backlash.
Overall, Lucia spent around R40 000 on legal fees alone, with her lawyer agreeing to a payment plan. The situation worsened when the squatter took her to court, accusing her of disrupting his life with the renovations, according to‘I was renovating the house during this process and I remember while we were still negotiating him leaving, I received a notice order by the court pinned to my door informing me that I was being sued by my squatter for encroaching on his quality of life,’ she said.
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