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Josephat Kabinga Wagoco v David Chege Mwangi [2021] KEBPRT 436 (KLR)

[2021] KEBPRT 436 (KLR) Business Premises Rent Tribunal
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Court
Business Premises Rent Tribunal
Case number
436
Citation
[2021] KEBPRT 436 (KLR)
Decided
18 June 2021
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TypeTribunal RulingPostureAppeal from a previous rulingCoramCYPRIAN MUGAMBI NGUTHARI, HON. GAKUHI CHEGE
Holding

The landlord's complaint is resolved in his favor, and an order allowing the application for distress is granted.

Facts

The landlord (Josephat Kabinga Wagoco) sought orders for distress to recover rent arrears from the tenant (David Chege Mwangi) amounting to Kshs 82,000.

Issues

  1. Tenant's failure to pay rent for eleven months
  2. Waiver of 10% duty filing fees on distress

Reasoning

The complaint is resolved under section 12(4) of Cap 301, and the landlord is granted an order for distress without waiving the 10% duty filing fees.

Outcome

In favor of the landlord

Orders

  • The landlord is free to engage an auctioneer of his choice
  • An order allowing the application for distress is granted

Remedies

  • Waiver of 10% duty filing fees on distress

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Cap 301 Laws of Kenya
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