Elizabeth Nyambura & 2 others v Director Kenya African National Union (Kanu) [2021] KEBPRT 139 (KLR)
- Court
- Business Premises Rent Tribunal
- Case number
- 139
- Citation
- [2021] KEBPRT 139 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 November 2021
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TypeTribunal CasePostureAppeal from a previous decisionCoramHON A. MUMA, VICE CHAIR, BUSINESS PREMISES RENT TRIBUNAL
Holding
The landlord is entitled to increase rent and the tenants shall pay monthly rent at the rate of 110/= per sq ft effective 1st December 2021.
Facts
The tenants and landlord had a dispute over rent increase and valuation of the business premises.
Issues
- whether the landlord is entitled to increase rent
- whether the valuation reports are sufficient and which one suffices
Reasoning
The court found that the landlord is entitled to increase rent due to the gradual change in socio-economic factors. The court considered both valuation reports but found the landlord's valuer's recommendation more credible.
Outcome
The landlord's application for rent increase was granted.
Orders
- The tenants shall pay monthly rent at the rate of 110/= per sq ft effective 1st December 2021.
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