Nelisiwe Mlambo Karara v Arosume Property Development and Mwanawevhu Housing Cooperative and Kudzanai Chikutu and Minister of Local Government and Public Works N.O

Key Issues

• {"issue_text":"Whether there was valid service of the cancellation letter at the domicilium address","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Letter sent to postal address; domicilium specified as 987 Sugarloaf Road Glen Lorne"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether the lease agreement was validly cancelled for breach of terms","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Non-payment of development fees; failure to exercise option to purchase; failure to erect buildings; acceptance of subsequent rental payments"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether the applicant is entitled to specific performance despite non-compliance with contractual obligations","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Applicant's failure to perform her obligations; property allocated to third respondent"}

Background