Landlord and Tenant Law cases

South African case law on Landlord and Tenant Law, with full citations. 128 cases — page 1 of 1.

  1. Abdullah Ismail Kassim (in his capacity as Executor Dative of the Estate of Ralph Simon Lapin) v Matthews MukwawayaHH 197-2010, HC 733/10
  2. Airports Company South Africa SOC Limited v Airports Bookshops (Pty) Limited t/a Exclusive Books(945/2015) [2016] ZASCA 129 (27 September 2016)
  3. Albert Machengete Mashoko v Mobil Oil Zimbabwe (Private) LimitedHH 51-2005, HC 4285/04
  4. Altem Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd t/a Ruwa Furnishers v John Sisk & Son (Pvt) LtdJudgment No. SC 4/2013, Civil Appeal No. SC 78/11
  5. Anywhere Jonasi v Daimen Sailasi and OthersHB 108/20; HC 1086/18
  6. Arjun Investments (Pvt) Ltd v Thomas Mutambirwa and OthersJudgment No. HB 64/11, Case No. HC 379/11, Xref No. HC 891/11
  7. Art Corporation Limited t/a Chloride Zimbabwe v Pencash Investments (Private) Limited and Adam Seni AbdulaHH 58-2011; HC 108/10
  8. Assaniel Douglas Mashanyare v Regis GinyaHH 396-14, HC 8581/12
  9. Balvant Patel t/a Reliable Hardware v C.A. Angelos (Private) LimitedCIV 'A' 51-19; REF CASE NO. 794-19; HMA 44-20
  10. Barbra Chanaiwa v Viola NgotaHH 257-2010, HC 6436/09
  11. Bard Nominees (Private) Limited v Ecobank Zimbabwe LimitedHH 466-14, HC 6105/13
  12. Booth Manufacturing Private Limited v AG Venture Private LimitedHH (2012) (Zimbabwe High Court, unreported)
  13. Bottom Armature Winding (Pvt) Ltd v Cleminson and Plaskitt (Pvt) LtdHB 101-18, HC 723/18
  14. Botton Amarture Winding v Cleminson & Plaskit (Pvt) Ltd and the Deputy SheriffHB 105/18; HC 1123/18
  15. Botton Amature Winding v Cleminson & Plaskit (Pvt) Ltd and Deputy SheriffHB 35/18, HC 3276/17
  16. Brenda Carol Leeper N.O and John Jones v Raymond Nyambiya and Petronila Rufaro NyambiyaHH 379-17, HC 5199/16
  17. Cafca Limited v High Peak Marketing (Pvt) LimitedHH 105/09, HC 1327/09
  18. Chamavhara Properties [Pvt] Ltd t/a Great Zimbabwe Realtors v Ray Muzenda and Zimbabwe Liberators PlatformHMA 25-17 CIV 'A'13/16
  19. Champion Constructors (Pvt) Ltd and Elizabeth Chidavaenzi and Keroni Tevera v Olshevic Investments (Pvt) LtdHH 53/21, CIV 'A' 357/19
  20. Chartpril Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd and Leadward Investments (Pvt) Ltd and Sino Electrical Systems (Pvt) Ltd v Elnour United Engineering Group (Pvt) Ltd and Hon Arbitrator George Leslie Smith N.OHH 602-21; HC 4450-20; HC 4419-20
  21. Chatprill Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd v Tabeth MahereHH 994-15, CIV "A" 209/14
  22. Chikoshomana (Private) Limited v Luzern Enterprises (Private) Limited T/A Luzern Enterprises Motor Spares and OthersHH 454-22, Case No HC 906/21, Ref Case No. HC 6921/20
  23. China Africa Cotton Zimbabwe (Private) Limited v Quton Seed Company (Private) LimitedHH 199-18, HC 10815/17
  24. Chitrins Garage (Pvt) Ltd (In Provisional Liquidation) v Chycry Trading (Pvt) Ltd and Dumisani MutoreraJudgment No. HB 41/15, Case No. HC 3006/14
  25. City Centre Properties (Private) Limited v Puwayi ChiutsiHH 62-2013, HC 5708/10 & HC 7593/11
  26. City of Harare v Gibson Investments (Private) LimitedHH 506-19, HC299/16
  27. Coega Development Corporation (Pty) Ltd v MM Engineering Services (Pty) Ltd2605/2021 (unreported, Eastern Cape Local Division, Gqeberha, 31 May 2022)
  28. Collin Jimu v Lifesaver Investments (Private) Limited and Deputy SheriffHH 139-10, HC 460/10
  29. Construction Industry Pension Fund v Cone Engineering (Pvt) LtdHB 119/12, Case No. HC 2871/11
  30. Cranrid Investments (Private) Limited v Macsherp (Private) LimitedHH 274-22, HC 5289/21
  31. Destination Timber (Pvt) Ltd and John Gadzikwa v Guest and Tanner Real Estate (Pvt) LtdHH 553-22, CIV "A" 92/22
  32. Edgar Arnold Ratcliffe-Smith v Gift TsinganoJudgment No. SC 16/10, Civil Appeal No 239/08
  33. Ednah Marange v Walter MutowoHH 315-21, HC 6056/20
  34. E & J Leasing (Private) Limited v Yusuf WadeeHH 46-04; HC 1515/04
  35. Els v Venter and Another(449/2024) [2025] ZASCA 163
  36. Ergomode (Pty) Ltd v Jordaan NO and Others(643/2022) [2024] ZASCA 10 (29 January 2024)
  37. Faith Vambe v Johanne Kundiona and Tsitsi Kundiona and Josphin Joiline Chitsi MhanduHH 101-22 CIV "A" 171/21
  38. FBC Building Society v Pavian Investments (Pvt) LtdHB 34-17, HC 2887-14
  39. Fort Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd v Nomalanga SibandaJudgment No. HB 20/13, Case No. HC 428/10
  40. Fort Group Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd v Bright Investments (Pvt) LtdJudgment No. 48/11, Case No. 553/10 (High Court of Zimbabwe, Bulawayo)
  41. Francis Daniel James Voges N.O. and Another v Sophy Molusi and OthersLCC 85/2010 (decided 18 January 2013)
  42. Francis Ndowa v Godfrey Anyiga Adebe and T Anyiga AdebeHH 264-10, HC 2481/09
  43. Frank Nyaku Badza v SMM Holdings (Pvt) Ltd (Under Reconstruction) t/a SMM PropertiesHMA 20-17; Case No HC CIV 'A' 8/16 (unreported)
  44. George Garai Murinda v Vutsa NyarumbuHH 212-22, CIV 'A' 118/21
  45. Glowing Rooms (Pty) Ltd v Levin N O & Others(468/2023) [2024] ZASCA 33 (28 March 2024)
  46. Godfrey Muranganwa v Shorthauls Transport (Pvt) LtdHH 189-14, CIV 'A' 650/10
  47. Grace Shuro v Molly Chiuraise and City of MasvingoJudgment No. SC 20/19, Civil Appeal No. SC 625/16
  48. Graham Duncan Pryse Irvine v Her Majesty The Queen in Right of CanadaJudgment No. S.C. 37/98, Civil Appeal No. 643/97
  49. Hazel Magumise v Solomon MuzendaHH 402-19, HC 3857/19
  50. Henry Shonai Todzaniso v Helen Ladas and OthersJudgment No. HB 84/11, Case No. HC 1467/11
  51. Herr v Innomet Projects (Pty) Limited(394/2015) [2016] ZASCA 82 (30 May 2016)
  52. Iatric Investment (Private) Limited v Mirate Investment (Private) Limited and Sheriff of the High Court of ZimbabweHH 431-16, HC 6606/16 (Ref Case HC 11860/15, HC 6570/16)
  53. Jassat, Mahomed and Essof (Pvt) Ltd v Oakview Investments (Pvt) LtdHH 114/2013, HC 10273/2012
  54. Jimmy Remekani v Nigel MoonoHH 636-21, HC 6166/2021
  55. John Walker Pools v Consolidated Aone Trade & Invest 6 (Pty) Ltd (in liquidation) & another(245/2017) [2018] ZASCA 012 (8 March 2018)
  56. Josephat Kudumba v Lucky MubaiwaHH 381/22, HC 663/19
  57. Josephine Matambanadzo v Natu Lala GovenJudgment No. SC 23/04, Civil Appeal No. 368/02
  58. Judith Banda v Tendai MafundikwaHH 64-2011, HC 1173/09
  59. Local Authorities Pension Fund v F & R Travel Tours and Car Sales (Private) Limited and OthersHH 90-2010, HC 2931/09
  60. Madelein Brisley v Antoinette DrotskySaak no: 432/2000
  61. Maphango and Others v Aengus Lifestyle Properties (Pty) Ltd(611/10) [2011] ZASCA 100
  62. Maphango and Others v Aengus Lifestyle Properties (Pty) Ltd(CCT 57/11) [2012] ZACC 2
  63. Marick Trading (Private) Limited v Old Mutual Life Assurance Company of Zimbabwe (Private) Limited and The Sheriff for ZimbabweHH 667-15, HC 11164/14 (Ref Case Nos. HC 3268/12 & HC 8399/14)
  64. Marinda Fenesey v Gateway Primary School and KM Ricquebourg N.O. and Gateway Primary School Parents Association and The Sheriff of ZimbabweHH 329-17, HC 4249/17
  65. Maxwell Matsvimbo Sibanda and Gladys Sibanda v Martin Ndoro and Mercy Ndoro and Messenger of CourtHH 316-22, CIV 'A' 149/20 REF CIV 'A' 217/20
  66. Michelle Nyamangunda v Mashonaland Turf ClubHH 125-13, HC 7193/12 (Ref Case No. HC 2906/12)
  67. Milford Haven Agencies (Pvt) Ltd and Others v Harrods Holding and AnotherHB 22/19; HCA 89/17
  68. Mining Industry Pension Fund (MIPF) v Banlax and OthersJudgment No. HB 34/11, Case No. 2565/10
  69. Mining Industry Pension Fund v DAB Marketing (Private) LimitedHH 281-10, HC 1624/10
  70. Miriam Pamhene v Rilpride Investments Private LimitedHH 30-22, CIV 'A' 279/20
  71. Mohamed Adnaan Batchelor v Shaik Hoosain GabieCase Number 125/2000
  72. Moideen Manuel and Knoesen Trading (Pvt) Ltd v Victor Ross Manickum and The Deputy SheriffJudgment No. HB 240/12, Case No. HC 3811/12
  73. Moira Makwangala v Lydia Tembo and The City of BulawayoHB 260-18; HC 360/15
  74. Moonlight Provident Associates v Misheck Tinyani T/A Mutinhimira Agencies and OthersHH 490-21, HC 1030/19, Ref KDM 386/18
  75. Mudyiwa Elisha Ndewere v Debra Kunyeda and Brian SedzeHH 193-2013, HC 1169/12
  76. Nathan Amos Kadurira v Godfrey GozaHCMTC263/24
  77. National Railways of Zimbabwe Contributory Pension Fund v Art & Beautie Hair Salon and Bruno Antonio CarsollaHB 252/17, HC 1299/11
  78. National Railways of Zimbabwe Contributory Pension Fund v JTN Properties (Private) LimitedHH 9-14, HC 14364/12
  79. National Social Security Authority v N. Svova and 17 Others (and related cases)HH 269-13, HC 8831/12 (and HC 674/09, HC 675/09, HC 856/09, HC 857/09)
  80. Negowac Services (Private) Limited v 3D Holdings (Private) Limited and Giftcare Electrical (Pvt) Ltd t/a Reg Electrical WholesalersHH 144-09, HC 2021/09, REF CASE NO. 2022/09
  81. Otto Drives Construction (Pvt) Limited v Shanes Autoelectrics and OthersHH780/22, HC5034/22 (Ref HC221/20)
  82. Parkside Holdings (Private) Limited v Rolen Trading (Private) LimitedHH 233/2013, HC 10032/2011
  83. Pathfinder International (Pvt) Ltd v The Trustees of Alexander ClubHH 59-2011, HC 8608/10
  84. Patience Tadyanehondo v Isabel Masuku and Sheriff of ZimbabweHH 82-2022, HC 6279/20 (Ref Case No. HC 3719/20, Ref Case No. HC 5702/20)
  85. P. M. G. Cochrane v Gordon MackieHH-303-11, HC 5526/10
  86. Polybrands Irrigation and Industrial Supplies v ZESA Holdings (Private) Limited and Sheriff of High CourtHH 766-18, HC 7244/18
  87. Prime Real Estate v Knight Frank and S. Masuku and Olshevik Investments (Pvt) LtdHH 89-13, HC 4631/09
  88. Primrose Zikhali v Property Plus Realtors (Pvt) Ltd and Sheriff of the High Court-BulawayoHB 238-18, HC 2107/18
  89. Rainbow Tourism Group Limited v JJ and BB (Private) LimitedHH 187-18, CIV 'A' 329/16
  90. Regis Nhawu and Emily Nyamundanda v Chikuni Shenjere Mutizwa and Others (In their capacity as Trustees for the time being of JS Mutizwa Family Trust)HH 720-22, HC 6877/22
  91. Rejoice Sibanda v Estate Late C KarpulJudgment No. 101/11, Case No. HC 436/11 & HC 450/11
  92. Rena Mazikana and 13 Others v Metzim Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd and The Messenger of Court Harare (NO)HH 694-18, HC 9329-42/18
  93. Ridgeway Tichawona Chanakira v George ChanakiraHH 327-17, CIV 'A' 121/17
  94. Rita Marque Mbatha v Vincent Ncube and Messenger of Court, HarareHH 648-21, HC 5701/21
  95. Rita Marque Mbatha v Vincent Ncube and Messenger of Court, HarareSC 109/22; Civil Appeal No. SC 443/21
  96. Ritenote Printers (Pvt) Ltd and John Kanokanga v A. Adam & Company (Pvt) LtdHH460-14, HC9374/12
  97. Roazar CC v The Falls Supermarket CC(232/2017) [2017] ZASCA 166
  98. Rodreck Takawira v Precious Kahwema and Dorking House (Private) Limited and Registrar of DeedsHH 59-2012, HC 2747/11
  99. Rotazom Investments (Pvt) Ltd v Byco (Pvt) Ltd and Logry Trading (Pvt) LtdHCC52/25, HCCC69/25, XREF HC1888/18
  100. Rumashes Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd and Bekezela Maplanka v Dr Gordon & Sons (Pvt) Ltd and The Sheriff of Zimbabwe N.OHB 305/16; HC 2611/16 (X REF HC 2612/16; HC 2851/14)
  101. Salim Abdul Karim Noormahamed v Chatpril Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd and Cephas MatandiHH 775-19, HC 11283/17
  102. Samuel Jakata v Source Properties (Pvt) LtdHH 776-19, HC 4669/19
  103. Shackie Nhamoinesu Museve (Zvavazumba Investments) v Banwax Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd and Donald GwisaiHH 192-22, HC 5485/20
  104. Sifelani Tsiko v July ShamuHH 662-22, CIV 'A' 207/21
  105. Supline Investments (Pvt) Ltd v Forestry Company of ZimbabweHH 76-2007, HC 1921/07
  106. Swindale Properties and Bright Tech Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd and Konak Walling (Pvt) Ltd v Venencia MadakeHIGH COURT OF ZIMBABWE, HARARE, 10 March 2011 (unreported)
  107. Sylvester Emeka v Sabun PaulHH 7/16; CIV 'A' 332/15
  108. Tafara Chatora and Others v The Chairperson, Western Region Rent Board and AnotherHB 63/11 (Case No. HC 2157/10; Xref No. HC 2512/10 & HCA 130/10)
  109. Takawira Gatsi v Margaret Chinamhora and The Deputy Sheriff HarareHH (High Court of Zimbabwe, Harare, 7 and 9 November 2012)
  110. Telone (Pvt) Ltd v Denfarm PropertiesHH (High Court of Zimbabwe), 14 February 2012
  111. Thirdline Trading (Private) Limited t/a Zitac and Onclass Investments (Private) Limited v Boka Investments (Private) LimitedHH 25-11, HC 152/11
  112. Thokozani Khumalo v Davis Sunganai MafuriranoSC 58/06; Civil Appeal No. 137/04; ZLR (9)
  113. TM Super Market (Pvt) Ltd v Avondale Holdings (Pvt) Ltd and The Sheriff of ZimbabweHH 327-14, HC 4018/14
  114. Triangle Limited v Romsdale Investments (Private) Limited and 31 OthersHH 220-18, CIV 'A' 261/16
  115. Trots Investments (Pvt) Ltd v Mambiro Fibre (Pvt) LtdJudgment No. HB 82/11, Case No. 2547/10
  116. Tsitsi Manomano v Micro-Teaching Computer Systems (Pvt) Ltd and City of HarareHH 29-22 (CIV 'A' 42/21)
  117. Urmilla Usha Giga v Albion Properties and Messenger of Court Harare and Appliset Investments (Private) LimitedNot provided in judgment (HIGH COURT OF ZIMBABWE, UCHENA J, HARARE, 28 November, 1 and 2 December 2011)
  118. Value Chain Trading (Private) Limited v Pentecostal Assemblies of ZimbabweHH 148/16, HC 2055/13
  119. Varaidzo Mateko v Zenus BandaHH 49-12 (High Court of Zimbabwe, 8 February 2012)
  120. Volgas (Private) Limited v Tank Up Petroleum (Private) Limited and The Messenger of Court No.HH 263-26, HCH 5793/25
  121. Wector Enterprises Private Limited v Luxor Private LimitedJudgment No SC 31/2015, Civil Appeal No SC. 516/13
  122. Wellcroft Investments (Private) Limited t/a House of Sandals v Modern Carpets (Private) LimitedHH 38-11, CA 545/10
  123. Westgate Residents Association v National Railways of Zimbabwe and L. H. JiyaneJudgment No. HB 10/13, Case No. HC 1749/11
  124. Winsley Evans Militala N.O. (In his capacity as the Judicial Manager of Matufu Investments (Private) Limited t/a Precision Grinders) v Security Partners (Private) LimitedHH 466-21, HC 3531/20
  125. Yuzass Investments (Private) Limited v Barep Automotive Innovations (Private) LimitedHH 514-22, HC 6038/21
  126. Yvonne Chisese v Alluvial Exploration Services (Private) LimitedHH 13-2012, HC 8033/10
  127. Zhax Suppliers (Pvt) Ltd and Patrick Zharare v M. Mutshina and Monte Carlo (Pvt) LimitedHB 163-15
  128. Zimre Property Investments Limited v Saintcor (Private) Limited t/a V. Track and John ShumbaSC 59/2016; Civil Appeal No. SC 84/14