19790901 TZHC Mbeya

There was no reliable evidence that the appellant had knowledge of or consented to the subletting; respondent infringed the Rent Restriction Act and is not protected under it.

Citation: 19790901 TZHC Mbeya
Parties: Appellant: Nural4 Ramji Virani; Respondent: Dewji Storps
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 1 September 1979
Procedural Posture: Civil Appeal / Judgment
Outcome: appeal allowed
Legal Topics: Subletting, Consent of Landlord, Rent Restriction Act
Source Language: English

Landlord Tenant Property Law Subletting Consent of Landlord Rent Restriction Act

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Parties

Nural4 Ramji Virani

Appellant

Dewji Storps

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent sublet the suit premises with the consent of the appellant
2 Whether the respondent infringed the Rent Restriction Act provisions

Ratio Decidendi

There was no reliable evidence that the appellant had knowledge of or consented to the subletting; respondent infringed the Rent Restriction Act and is not protected under it.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

Respondent must give vacant possession of the suit premises to the appellant within one month from the date of judgment.
Appellant awarded costs.