What is a woman’s right in a shared household?
The PWDVA recognises a woman’s right to reside in the shared household. This means that she cannot be thrown out of such a household except through procedure established by law. In cases where she is thrown out she can be brought back again after obtaining an order from the court. The court can also direct the perpetrator of violence to provide alternative accommodation in cases where she does not want to return to a violent home.
