A family in Newlands East, Durban, is ordered to vacate their rental property after a court upholds the cancellation of their lease. The KwaZulu-Natal High Court directs that they must leave by 15 October 2026, with enforcement potentially starting through the sheriff from 20 October 2026 if they remain on the property.
The order follows allegations that the family has not paid rent for more than 12 years. The case reflects the legal process for terminating a lease and seeking eviction when rent arrears are prolonged, including a set deadline for vacating and a later date for enforcement if voluntary compliance does not occur.
Across coverage provided here, the focus is on the court’s decision to cancel the lease and the timeline for eviction enforcement. No differing angles or additional details from other outlets are included in the supplied material.
