Neo Amadiva Limited v Cape Holdings Limited & another [2019] KEBPRT 8 (KLR)
- Court
- Business Premises Rent Tribunal
- Case number
- 8
- Citation
- [2019] KEBPRT 8 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 July 2019
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TypeLandlord and Tenant DisputePostureAppeal from a decision to strike out a reference and a notice of motionCoramMBICHI MBOROKI, CHAIRMAN, BUSINESS PREMISES RENT TRIBUNAL
Holding
The Tribunal upholds the Landlord's preliminary objection and strikes out the reference and notice of motion.
Facts
The Tenant filed a reference under section 12(4) of Cap 301, alleging unlawful distress levied by the Landlord despite payment of rent. The Landlord filed a preliminary objection based on the length of the lease.
Issues
- Whether the Tribunal has jurisdiction over the case
- Whether the reference can be maintained
Reasoning
The Tribunal found that the tenancy is not controlled within the meaning of section 2 of Cap 301, and the preliminary objection raises issues of pure law based on admitted facts.
Outcome
The reference and notice of motion are struck out as incompetent.
Orders
- The reference and notice of motion are struck out
- Interim orders are discharged
- Tenant pays costs of the reference
- Costs are agreed or taxed by the Tribunal
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Landlord and Tenant (Shops, Hotels and Catering Establishments) Act Cap 301
- Tribunal Act
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