Final Warning Issued to Defaulting Tenants In an official notice dated June 18, 2025, Housing Director Addmore Nhekairo warned tenants that continued non-payment constitutes a serious violation of lease agreements.
The council emphasised its right to recover holding costs from residents who fail to meet their financial obligations.
ALSO READ: Bulawayo Teen Jailed After Fatal Joyride Took Zimpapers Employee’s Life The City of Harare has issued a stern final warning to Mbare flat residents over unpaid rentals-Image Source@newsday Please be advised that since you have ignored various reminders and notices to clear the outstanding rental arrears you are hereby served with a final notice to pay the outstanding aount or vacate the property to avoid continous prejudice to council.
You are advised to settle your obligations within 14 days from date of receipt of this final notice.
Failure to pay monthly rentals is a serious breach of the agreeent of lease which mandated City of Harare to evoke the conditions of lease and recover holding costs from the same.
Deteriorating Living Conditions Amid Payment Dispute The eviction threats come as the Mbare flats continue deteriorating into uninhabitable conditions.
Despite a 2024 High Court order mandating renovations to meet basic living standards, the municipal government has appealed the judgment while demanding full rental payments.
ALSO READ: Natalie Mhandu Taken Off Remand In Witchcraft Case – Here Is What It Really Means Council’s Revenue Collection Drive The city is taking an initiative to recover millions in unpaid rentals across its municipal properties.
However, critics argue the council cannot demand full payment while failing to maintain basic infrastructure and living conditions in the ageing flats.
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