Court orders eviction of elderly couple who lived 'rent-free' on farm for six years

Sutherland sent his notice of termination of the lease agreement in January 2014, saying he had sold the property to a new owner.

Jones claimed that Sutherland illegally cut off their electricity supply, an allegation Sutherland denied. Sutherland sent another notice of eviction in 2015. The couple refused and claimed they were subjected to further acts of vandalism. They said the cables from the pump room to the water tank were cut and their livestock cut loose.

Heaton-Nicholls said the actions by Sutherland and his son were unacceptable and that the father was convicted and sentenced for his conduct.“They admit they have not paid the rent since November 2013. This was prior to any acts of damage to the property. As at February 2016 they were R168,000 in arrears.”

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