Administrator, Cape, v Ntshwaqela

In the South African case of Administrator, Cape v Ntshwaqela, the court ruled that a person who is not a registered owner of a property can still be held liable for its maintenance and upkeep. This decision was based on the principle that a person who has control or possession of a property has a responsibility to ensure it is maintained. The court's ruling aimed to protect the interests of third parties who may be affected by the state of a property.