Liberty Events & Contracts Scaffolding Ltd v Pili Management Consultants Ltd [2021] KEBPRT 163 (KLR)
- Court
- Business Premises Rent Tribunal
- Case number
- 163
- Citation
- [2021] KEBPRT 163 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 April 2021
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TypeTribunal CasePostureRespondent filed a notice of preliminary objectionCoramHON CYPRIAN MUGAMBI NGUTHARI
Holding
The Tribunal lacks jurisdiction to hear the case as there is no Landlord-Tenant relationship between the parties.
Facts
The tenant vacated the landlord's premises on April 24, 2021, and the landlord obtained ex-parte orders to take away property claimed by the tenant but belonging to a third party. The tenant claims no rent arrears and has fulfilled lease obligations.
Issues
- Whether the Tribunal has jurisdiction to hear the case due to the absence of a Landlord-Tenant relationship
Reasoning
The Tribunal ruled that the tenant vacated the premises voluntarily and that the landlord's actions, including locking the premises and confiscating personal effects, have caused losses and damages.
Outcome
The suit is dismissed with costs to the landlord.
Orders
- The suit is dismissed
Remedies
- The suit is dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Cap 301
Cases cited (1)
- Nandlal Jiuraj Shah & 2 others Vs Kingfisher Properties Limited [2015] eKLR
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