Department of Human Settlements (National) - Draft Bills: 2003 | Western Cape Government

Department of Human Settlements (National) - Draft Bills: 2003

A Draft Bill is the first version of a proposed law. After the public consultation period, an amended Bill is prepared which is presented to Parliament. At the end of this page, there is an archive of all Draft Bills. A 'For Comment' link will appear there if there are any currently open for comment.

Draft Housing Consumers Protection Measures Amendment Bill

(File type: pdf; size: 408.52 KB)22 October 2003Department of Human Settlements (National) (The Government of South Africa)
This Bill amends the Housing Consumers Protection Measures Act, 1998, so as to:
  • Provide for certain revised definitions and the insertion of a new definition of "owner builder".
  • Provide for the application for exemption of owner builders.
  • Transfer the powers of granting exemption from the Minister to the National Home Builders Registration Council.

Draft Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Amendment Bill

(File type: pdf; size: 352.7 KB)27 August 2003Department of Human Settlements (National) (The Government of South Africa)
This draft bill aims to amend the Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Act, 1998, so as to:
  • Amend certain definitions.
  • Qualify the application of the Act.
  • Prohibit the arrangement or organisation of occupation of land and buildings without the owner's consent.
  • Amend certain provisions relating to the prohibition of receipt or solicitation of consideration in respect of unlawful occupation of land and buildings.
  • Create offences and penalties for contravention of certain provisions.
Draft Bills
  • 2003