Sebigi v Strauss (LANC161/2024; LANC161/2024B)
Sebigi v Strauss (LANC161/2024; LANC161/2024B) [2025] ZALCC 2 (15 January 2025)
The Court found that the First Respondent's actions—removal of the roof, windows, and doors, disconnection of water and electricity, and installation of a disruptive alarm—constituted constructive eviction, violating the Applicant's rights under sections 5 and 6 of ESTA and section 26 of the Constitution. The evidence showed that the Applicant was an occupier entitled to ESTA protections and that the alternative accommodation offered was inadequate and undignified. The Court held that the Rental Housing Tribunal lacked jurisdiction over ESTA matters and its order for arrear rental was a nulli…
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- Extension Of Security Of Tenure Act
- Constructive Eviction
- Restoration Of Rights
- Urgent Eviction
- Suitable Alternative Accommodation
- Review Of Tribunal Decision