John Kiboi Kigweru Kigweru & 2 others v Jane Wanjiku Ngigi [2021] KEBPRT 121 (KLR)
- Court
- Business Premises Rent Tribunal
- Case number
- 121
- Citation
- [2021] KEBPRT 121 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 November 2021
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TypeTribunal DecisionPostureTenant's Reference in Opposition to Landlord's Notice to Terminate TenancyCoramHON. CYPRIAN MUGAMBI NGUTHARI
Holding
The tenancy is terminated, and the Tenants are ordered to pay any outstanding rent arrears based on the monthly rent of Kshs 50,000/- and costs of Kshs 50,000/-.
Facts
The Landlord and Tenants have two plots measuring 50 ft by 100 ft each, with an agreed rent of Kshs 25,000/- per month for three years. The Tenants stopped paying rent in April 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Issues
- Rent amount
- Termination of tenancy
Reasoning
The rent was Kshs 50,000/- per month, not Kshs 25,000/- as alleged by the Tenants, and the Tenants cannot be said to have paid any rent in excess.
Outcome
The tenancy is terminated.
Orders
- Tenants to render vacant possession of the premises within 60 days or be evicted.
- Tenants to pay outstanding rent arrears based on Kshs 50,000/- monthly rent and costs of Kshs 50,000/-
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