Paul Thuku Githige v Marjory Nyakiago Kimani [2021] KEBPRT 142 (KLR)
- 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
- Rent Increase Request
- Applicant's Valuation Report
- 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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