Longman Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd v Midzi & Ors (HC 11615 of 2004) [2005] ZWHHC 16 (31 December 2005)

Longman Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd v Midzi & Ors (HC 11615 of 2004) [2005] ZWHHC 16 (31 December 2005)

Plaintiff failed to give valid notice to vacate and the noting of appeal suspended the Rent Board's certificate; thus, ejectment cannot be granted.

Citation
[2005] ZWHHC 16
Parties
Plaintiff: Longman Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd; Defendant: J. Midzi; Defendant: Others
Court
Harare High Court
Jurisdiction
Zimbabwe
Judgment Date
31 December 2005
Case Number
HC 11615 of 2004
Procedural Posture
Civil Action / Judgment
Outcome
dismissed
Legal Topics
Ejectment, Notice to Vacate, Appeal Effect, Rent Board Procedures
Source Language
English
Property Law Landlord and Tenant Ejectment Notice to Vacate Appeal Effect Rent Board Procedures

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Parties

Longman Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd

Plaintiff

J. Midzi

Defendant

Others

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil Action / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether valid notice to vacate was given
  2. 2 Whether plaintiff requires premises for personal use under section 30(2) of Rent Regulations
  3. 3 Effect of appeal on Rent Board's certificate of ejectment

Ratio Decidendi

Plaintiff failed to give valid notice to vacate and the noting of appeal suspended the Rent Board's certificate; thus, ejectment cannot be granted.

Court Disposition

dismissed

Orders

  • Matter dismissed with costs