F. Mutata and Others v The Minister of Local Government, Public Works and Urban Development

Key Issues

• {"issue_text":"Whether the doctrine of legitimate expectation applies to substantive rights such as the right to purchase government housing or be provided alternative accommodation.","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Government policy on disposal; verbal promise of alternative accommodation"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether the appellants were entitled to a hearing before eviction proceedings were instituted.","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Meetings with Minister between 2002 and 2005"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether long occupation of government housing due to official assurances creates a legitimate expectation of ownership or alternative housing.","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Duration of occupation; government’s conduct in registering appellants for utilities"}

Background