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Paul Thuku Githige v Marjory Nyakiago Kimani [2021] KEBPRT 142 (KLR)

[2021] KEBPRT 142 (KLR) Business Premises Rent Tribunal
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Court
Business Premises Rent Tribunal
Case number
142
Citation
[2021] KEBPRT 142 (KLR)
Decided
19 November 2021
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TypeBusiness Premises Rent TribunalPostureApplication for Rent Increase RefusedCoramHON. GAKUHI CHEGE
Holding

Rent assessed at Kshs.20,000/- per month from 1st February 2021

Facts

The Landlord sought to increase rent from Kshs.15,000/- to Kshs.30,800/- per month, while the Tenant opposed the notice. Both parties filed valuation reports.

Issues

  1. Rent Increase Request
  2. Applicant's Valuation Report
  3. Landlord's Valuation Report

Reasoning

The court considered the comparable market rents and the Tenant's valuation report. Due to the lack of comparable premises rent review and inflationary trends, the court fixed the rent at Kshs.20,000/-.

Outcome

Tenant's application for rent increase was refused

Orders

  • Each party to meet their own costs

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Rent Restriction Act
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