LANDLORD & TENANT

What can I do if a customer or guest makes off without payment?

In Zimbabwe, making off without payment is a crime. Service providers should report incidents to the ZRP and seek legal advice.

LANDLORD & TENANT

Thinking of listing a property in Zimbabwe as a Bed and Breakfast (B&B)?

Planning to list a property as a B&B in Zimbabwe? Understand the terms of online platforms, including dispute resolution and exclusions like the CISG. Hosts must also consider property management, safety, zoning, and tax. Legal advice is recommended.

LANDLORD & TENANT

Is it possible in Zimbabwe for a ‘Host’ to Evict a Guest who has overstayed?

In Zimbabwe, guests in accommodations like hotels or guest houses are considered lodgers, not tenants, under common law. Tenancy laws do not apply, allowing eviction if they overstay. This aligns with similar laws in South Africa and England.

CHILD & FAMILY LAW

Joint custody of minors in Zimbabwe

The article outlines hosts' rights in Zimbabwe to evict non-compliant or overstaying guests, distinguishing lodgers from tenants under common law. It also advises on legal remedies, preventing unpaid stays, and compliance for listing B&B properties.

LANDLORD & TENANT

Is it possible to evict a guest in Zimbabwe for failing to comply with your house rules?

In Zimbabwe, both parents can share joint custody of minors, regardless of marital status, after courts deemed sole custody for mothers unconstitutional. Decisions prioritize the child's best interests.

CHILD & FAMILY LAW.

Can I register a property in the name of a minor child in Zimbabwe?

In Zimbabwe, there are no legal restrictions on registering immovable property in the name of a minor. This article explains how minors can own property, the role of guardians in legal transactions, and the rights and responsibilities involved in such cases.