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Emmanuel Musundi v Samuel Waweru [2021] KEBPRT 140 (KLR)

[2021] KEBPRT 140 (KLR) Business Premises Rent Tribunal
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Court
Business Premises Rent Tribunal
Case number
140
Citation
[2021] KEBPRT 140 (KLR)
Decided
5 November 2021
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TypeTribunal CasePostureAppeal from a previous orderCoramMadan
Holding

The tenant's complaint succeeds in its entirety.

Facts

The tenant occupied the premises and the landlord unlawfully removed his goods, leading to a dispute.

Issues

  1. Whether the landlord's removal of tenant's goods was lawful
  2. Compensation for the tenant's goods
  3. Declaration of the unlawfulness of the termination of the tenancy

Reasoning

The landlord's removal of the tenant's goods was unlawful and the tenant is entitled to compensation.

Outcome

Tenant's complaint is upheld.

Orders

  • Landlord to pay Kshs.238,280/- to the tenant for the value of the unlawfully seized goods
  • Declaration that the termination of the landlord/tenant relationship was unlawful
  • Tenant's costs assessed at Kshs.60,000/- against the landlord

Remedies

  • Compensation for the tenant's goods
  • Declaration of the unlawfulness of the termination of the tenancy

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Cap. 301, Laws of Kenya
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