Property law in Zimbabwe is governed by a combination of statutes, common law principles, and customary law. This article provides an overview of the legal framework that shapes property rights and responsibilities in the country. Under the Constitution of Zimbabwe, every person has the right to acquire, hold, and dispose of property. However, the state […]
Section 27 of the Deeds Registries Act (Chapter 20:05) (the “Act”) governs sectional titles. Only urban land is covered by this section. It was developed to address shortcomings of the block share system. A landowner can register a notarial deed against the title deed to the land under Section 27 of the Act to transfer […]