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James Njuguna Nambura & another v Geoffrey Kamau Waweru & 2 others [2020] KEBPRT 63 (KLR)

[2020] KEBPRT 63 (KLR) Business Premises Rent Tribunal
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Court
Business Premises Rent Tribunal
Case number
63
Citation
[2020] KEBPRT 63 (KLR)
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TypePremises Rent TribunalPosturePreliminary Objection DismissedCoramMBICHI MBOROKI
Holding

The 1st Respondent's preliminary objection is dismissed.

Facts

The suit premises were destroyed by fire and do not exist. The parties disagree on the effect of this destruction on the Tribunal's jurisdiction.

Issues

  1. Effect of destruction of premises by fire on the Tribunal's jurisdiction
  2. Whether the premises can be made tenantable again

Reasoning

The destruction of premises by fire does not terminate a tenancy. The Tribunal resolves the issue based on the terms and conditions of tenancies.

Outcome

Preliminary Objection Dismissed

Orders

  • 1st Respondent's preliminary objection is hereby dismissed
  • The costs of the preliminary objection shall abide the outcome of the application dated 31st July 2018
  • The Tenant/Applicant shall fix the hearing date of the application dated 31st July 2018 at the registry on priority basis

Authorities cited

Cases cited (1)
  • Mukisa Biscuit Case 1969 EA 696
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