Did you know Zimbabwe has a simple way to fix arguments about property lines? The Land Survey Act lets you use arbitration instead of going to court. The High Court made this clear when they decided the Exquisite Marketing case against Matewa and others. This means neighbors fighting about land boundaries have another way to fix their problems. All this appears in section 18(7) of the law.
If you and your neighbor can't agree on where your land ends and theirs begins, the Surveyor-General steps in to help. They pick someone neutral to make the final call about the disputed boundary. This arbitrator listens to both sides and decides what's fair based on evidence and laws. Many landowners find this faster and cheaper than traditional court battles.
Two books can help you learn about arbitration in Zimbabwe if you face a boundary dispute. Davison Kanokanga wrote about commercial arbitration in a 2020 book published by Juta & Co. He later worked with Prince Kanokanga on a second book explaining the Zimbabwean Arbitration Act and how it connects to international standards. These resources explain your rights and options.
The arbitration process works best when both parties agree to respect the decision before it happens. You present your evidence about the boundary location, historical markers, and land documents to the arbitrator. They make a binding decision based on principles found in the Land Survey Act. Property owners across Zimbabwe have successfully resolved their differences through this practical approach.
If you and your neighbor can't agree on where your land ends and theirs begins, the Surveyor-General steps in to help. They pick someone neutral to make the final call about the disputed boundary. This arbitrator listens to both sides and decides what's fair based on evidence and laws. Many landowners find this faster and cheaper than traditional court battles.
Two books can help you learn about arbitration in Zimbabwe if you face a boundary dispute. Davison Kanokanga wrote about commercial arbitration in a 2020 book published by Juta & Co. He later worked with Prince Kanokanga on a second book explaining the Zimbabwean Arbitration Act and how it connects to international standards. These resources explain your rights and options.
The arbitration process works best when both parties agree to respect the decision before it happens. You present your evidence about the boundary location, historical markers, and land documents to the arbitrator. They make a binding decision based on principles found in the Land Survey Act. Property owners across Zimbabwe have successfully resolved their differences through this practical approach.
