James Ngugi Kamau v Daniel Kimani Ngururi & another [2021] KEBPRT 386 (KLR)
- Court
- Business Premises Rent Tribunal
- Case number
- 386
- Citation
- [2021] KEBPRT 386 (KLR)
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TypeBusiness Premises Rent TribunalPostureApplication for orders to compel landlord to reconnect electricity and provide water and toilet keysCoramHon. Gakuhi Chege, Miss Oketch for Tenant/Applicant
Holding
The Tenant/Applicant is entitled to the prayers sought in the application
Facts
The Tenant/Applicant sought orders to compel the Landlord to reconnect electricity and provide water and toilet keys, and an injunction against interference with his business premises. The Landlord/Respondent disconnected the electricity and refused to provide water and toilet keys, claiming the Tenant/Applicant had not paid rent and was interfering with electricity connections.
Issues
- Whether the Tenant/Applicant is entitled to the prayers sought in the application
- Who is liable to pay costs of the application
Reasoning
The Respondents disconnected the Tenant’s electricity supply and refused to provide water and toilet keys, which is against the law. The Tenant/Applicant has not been found to have failed to pay rent or interfere with electricity connections.
Outcome
The application is granted
Orders
- Electricity supply to be reconnected with immediate effect
- Tenant authorized to reconnect electricity with assistance of City County Engineer and costs recovered from future rent
- Unrestricted access to toilet facilities granted
- Costs of the application to be met by the Respondents
Remedies
- Reconnection of electricity supply
- Access to toilet facilities
- Recovery of costs from future rent
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Cap. 301 Laws of Kenya
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