Rent Control Act (Chapter 43:09).
An Act to provide for the control of rents chargeable in respect of certain premises, and for matters incidental thereto and connected therewith.
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This Act makes provision for the control of rent in such areas of Botswana and to such premises in such areas as the Minister may from time to time, by Order published in the Gazette, specify. The Act establishes a Rent Control Tribunal and provides with respect to jurisdiction and proceedings of the Tribunal. Landlords and tenants of premises to which this Act applies may apply to the Tribunal for the assessment of rent. Appeal against decisions of the Tribunal may be had with the High Court. The Act also concerns agreement on rental less than controlled rent and permitted increase of controlled rent. The Act shall not apply to agricultural land.