Harare City Council started tough collection actions against tenants who refuse to pay rent for government housing. Housing manager Edgar Dzehonye said fewer than 10 percent of residents pay what they owe each month. The council manages over 10,000 rental properties but most tenants avoid their monthly payment duties completely. Officials blame alarming default rates for creating serious budget problems throughout the city housing department. The council sends final demand notices giving defaulters 14 days to clear all outstanding debts.
Tenants who ignore payment demands receive eviction summons with another 14-day deadline for compliance. Courts issue ejectment certificates for those who continue refusing to pay their housing obligations. Dzehonye warned that evictions follow quickly after legal paperwork gets processed through local magistrate courts. The housing official said tenants must honor payment agreements to avoid losing their homes permanently. Council leaders acknowledge housing rights but stress that accommodation requires regular rental payments from all residents.
Some people illegally occupy council houses or sublet properties without proper permission from city authorities. Dzehonye urged unauthorized residents to visit district offices and arrange legal documentation for their housing situations. The council offers chances to resolve illegal occupancy problems through payment plans and proper registration procedures. Officials want to restore financial accountability and improve management of all city-controlled housing resources effectively. Dzehonye thanked paying tenants and encouraged others to follow their responsible example.
Tenants who ignore payment demands receive eviction summons with another 14-day deadline for compliance. Courts issue ejectment certificates for those who continue refusing to pay their housing obligations. Dzehonye warned that evictions follow quickly after legal paperwork gets processed through local magistrate courts. The housing official said tenants must honor payment agreements to avoid losing their homes permanently. Council leaders acknowledge housing rights but stress that accommodation requires regular rental payments from all residents.
Some people illegally occupy council houses or sublet properties without proper permission from city authorities. Dzehonye urged unauthorized residents to visit district offices and arrange legal documentation for their housing situations. The council offers chances to resolve illegal occupancy problems through payment plans and proper registration procedures. Officials want to restore financial accountability and improve management of all city-controlled housing resources effectively. Dzehonye thanked paying tenants and encouraged others to follow their responsible example.
