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Gigi Motors Limited v Liberdy Motors Limited [2021] KEBPRT 211 (KLR)

[2021] KEBPRT 211 (KLR) Business Premises Rent Tribunal
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Court
Business Premises Rent Tribunal
Case number
211
Citation
[2021] KEBPRT 211 (KLR)
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TypePremises Rent DisputePostureAppeal from a previous rulingCoramHON. P. MAY, VICE CHAIR
Holding

The Landlord's application is partially successful, with the Tenant required to clear rent arrears and continue paying rent as it falls due.

Facts

The Landlord (Liberdy Motors Limited) filed an application seeking rent arrears and interest on arrears from the Tenant (Gigi Motors Limited). The Tenant disputed the application.

Issues

  1. Rent arrears and interest on arrears
  2. Court's authority to rewrite contracts

Reasoning

The court upheld the rent arrears but declined the interest claim, citing the parties' agreement and the court's role in not rewriting contracts.

Outcome

Partial success for the Landlord

Orders

  • Tenant to clear rent arrears of Kshs. 6,133,000 by 21 days from the date of the ruling
  • Tenant to continue paying rent as it falls due
  • Hearing date for reference within 30 days
  • Each party to bear their own costs

Remedies

  • Levy distress for rent in default
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