Rental and housing law
Housing and Building Act [Chapter 22:07]
The parent housing statute under which residential rent boards and rent regulations are provided for.
In brief
This Act addresses housing funds and public housing measures and provides the statutory route for rent boards and rent regulations. Residential rent questions should be read with the Rent Regulations, 2007.
What to look for
- The Act provides for rent boards and related regulations.
- It also contains housing and guarantee-fund provisions.
- A residential tenancy question usually requires the Act, regulations, agreement and current board practice.
When this document is useful
Use it as the parent statute when researching residential rent-board powers or Zimbabwe housing administration.
Check the current position
This guide is general information, not legal advice. Check later amendments, regulations and current authority requirements before you make a property, planning or development decision.