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Global Lifting Services Limited v Dairy Systems & Services Limited [2021] KEBPRT 328 (KLR)

[2021] KEBPRT 328 (KLR) Business Premises Rent Tribunal
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Court
Business Premises Rent Tribunal
Case number
328
Citation
[2021] KEBPRT 328 (KLR)
Decided
17 September 2021
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TypeTribunal DecisionPostureTenant's Application for Interim Injunction DismissedCoramHON. P. MAY, VICE CHAIR
Holding

The application is dismissed with no orders as to costs. The tenant is ordered to clear outstanding rent arrears within 14 days, with the landlord at liberty to levy distress in default.

Facts

The tenant defaulted on rent payments and the landlord issued demand notices and reminders. The tenant filed an application objecting to the planned distraint, claiming it was unlawful and unprocedural.

Issues

  1. Tenant's application for interim injunction
  2. Validity of distraint for rent

Reasoning

The landlord's distraint was lawful and procedurally correct, as evidenced by the Distress for Rent Act and the tenant's undated commitment to clear arrears.

Outcome

Dismissal of application

Orders

  • Tenant to clear outstanding rent arrears within 14 days
  • Landlord to be at liberty to levy distress in default

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Cap 301
  • Distress for Rent Act
Cases cited (1)
  • Royal Gardens Hospital v Ebrahim Omenyi Ambwere & ano
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