The applicants were occupiers residing on a farm owned by Claytile (Pty) Limited, where most had previously been employed in the respondent’s brick-manufacturing business. Their right of residence arose from their employment and was terminated when their employment ended between 2006 and 2011 following disciplinary dismissals that were not challenged. Despite termination, the applicants continued to occupy housing on the farm rent-free. In 2012, Claytile issued eviction notices, and eviction proceedings were instituted under the Extension of Security of Tenure Act 62 of 1997 (ESTA). The City of Cape Town indicated that no immediate alternative accommodation was available. The Magistrate’s Court granted an eviction order in 2014, confirmed on review and appeal by the Land Claims Court. The applicants ultimately approached the Constitutional Court, contending that the eviction was not just and equitable, particularly due to the lack of suitable alternative accommodation and alleged constitutional obligations on the private landowner and the City.