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Mohammed Hussein v Omar Mohammed [2021] KEBPRT 335 (KLR)

[2021] KEBPRT 335 (KLR) Business Premises Rent Tribunal
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Court
Business Premises Rent Tribunal
Case number
335
Citation
[2021] KEBPRT 335 (KLR)
Decided
16 April 2021
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TypeBusiness Premises Rent TribunalPostureApplication for temporary and mandatory injunctionsCoramHON. GAKUHI CHEGE
Holding

The tenant is entitled to protection from harassment and eviction by the landlord, but is not protected from paying the reserved rent.

Facts

The tenant, Mohammed Hussein, has been running a lodging and hotel business for a long time and has been paying rent to the landlord, Omar Mohammed. On February 23, 2021, the landlord forcibly tried to evict Hussein from the premises.

Issues

  1. Whether the tenant is entitled to the orders sought
  2. Jurisdiction of the tribunal over the business premises

Reasoning

The court finds that the tenant has a tenancy, and the tribunal has jurisdiction over the business premises.

Outcome

Tenant is granted temporary and mandatory injunctions

Orders

  • Temporary injunction against the landlord to restrain him from harassing and/or trying to evict the tenant
  • Mandatory injunction restraining the landlord, his agents, and any other persons acting for the landlord from harassing and/or trying to evict the tenant

Remedies

  • Protection from harassment and eviction by the landlord

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Cap. 301, Laws of Kenya
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