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The High Court dismissed a land claim over a business hut in Mbeya, finding the plaintiff failed to prove lawful ownership, tenancy, or trespass by the defendants.
The core issues in dispute—existence and validity of a lease agreement and outstanding rent—fall within the exclusive jurisdiction of land courts under the Land Act. Ordinary courts, including the Resident Magistrate's Court, lack jurisdiction to determine such matters, regardless of how the claim is framed. The trial court was correct to dismiss the suit for want of jurisdiction.
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The High Court granted a temporary injunction restraining interference with the applicant’s enjoyment of the disputed premises for six months.
The High Court held it had jurisdiction over a land-related dispute and awarded the plaintiff TZS 1,293,343,800 for unlawfully seized property.
The High Court dismissed an appeal challenging the trial court’s treatment of evidence and refusal to award damages, finding the evidence was properly assessed.
The High Court of Tanzania held that the plaintiff was an unlicensed money lender, voided the loan interest claims, dismissed his suit, and awarded rent arrears to the defendant.
Consolidated appeals over housing tribunal orders: the court upheld quashing of the tribunal proceedings, found no liability against the employee respondent, and declined a trial de novo.
The claims arise from the landlord-tenant relationship and are governed by the Rent Restriction Act, 1984. The Regional Housing Tribunal is the proper forum as it is the lowest competent tribunal to try the suit. The High Court's jurisdiction is not ousted, but the suit must commence at the Tribunal.
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The High Court allowed a civil appeal, holding that the Primary Court and District Court lacked jurisdiction over a landlord-tenant dispute reserved to the Regional Housing Tribunal.
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