A MEMBER of the Political Actors Dialogue (Polad), Patrick
Mugadza, was last week evicted from his lodgings in Glen Norah high-density
suburb, Harare, over US$40 rental arrears.
Mugadza, who is vice-president of Violet Mariyacha’s United
Democratic Movement, confirmed that his family was given notice to vacate their
lodgings.
“What really happened is that, yes, because of the lockdown
I still have to struggle to pay my rentals, which I did for March and for
April.
My landlord said I must pay the rentals, which I didn’t as
of now and as a result, he said I must leave,” he said.
Mugadza’s family was given a few days to vacate the
property.
“Actually, I am still hustling in Mutare right now trying
to make things happen. I am working on a long-term project which is not giving
me anything at the moment. But my family in Harare is going through a torrid
time,” the
Mugadza said his landlord was flouting government’s recent
directive deferring payment of rentals and stopping tenant evictions as part of
measures to ease their burden during the lockdown.
“But what is of concern is that the government said people
should not be evicted during this lockdown, but landlords seem to be ignoring
the directive,” he said.
“I have a few days to move my family, but because of the
lockdown, it will be difficult and I may report to the police to get a
reprieve,” Mugadza said.
His landlord, identified as Blessing Rwenhamo, was not
reachable for comment. Newsday
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