Alice Wanjiku Matu v Naomi Waithira Karuri [2021] KEBPRT 301 (KLR)
- Court
- Business Premises Rent Tribunal
- Case number
- 301
- Citation
- [2021] KEBPRT 301 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 September 2021
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TypeTribunal DecisionPostureTenant's Application for Relief Against LandlordCoramHON. GAKUHI CHEGE, Mrs. Owino, Mr. Byamkama
Holding
The Tribunal grants prayers 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9, and suspends rent payments pending compliance with the orders.
Facts
The tenant and landlord entered into a lease agreement for a space measuring 180ft by 54ft on the landlord's property known as L.R NO. 7418/117 at Ruiru, Kiambu County. The space was bare, barren, marshy, and swampy.
Issues
- Restraining landlord from terminating tenancy
- Allowing tenant to deposit future rents
- Rent receipts and account for rent
- Reconnecting electricity and water
- Restoring and/or constituting original access road
- Providing, installing, and constructing proper drainage system
Reasoning
The Tribunal found the lease agreement valid and granted the tenant's requests based on the agreement and the landlord's non-compliance with previous orders.
Outcome
The tenant is awarded Kshs.25,000 in costs.
Orders
- Restraining landlord from terminating tenancy
- Allowing tenant to deposit future rents
- Rent receipts and account for rent
- Reconnecting electricity and water
- Restoring and/or constituting original access road
- Providing, installing, and constructing proper drainage system
Remedies
- Suspension of rent payments pending compliance with orders
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