A Real Estate expert has highlighted the widespread absence of formal tenancy agreements among property owners, a situation that has significantly increased the incidence of disputes within Zambia’s housing sector. Key areas of contention arising from this lack of documentation include disagreements over rent payments, property vacating procedures, and, most notably, disputes over security deposits. According to Roban Muke, who spoke to the Zambian Business Times, the root cause of these challenges is a general lack of awareness among both landlords and tenants. “The primary issue is the widespread misunderstanding of the legal provisions found in the Tenancy Act. It...
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