James Maina Kiarie v Njenga Gachegua Kibe & another [2021] KEBPRT 448 (KLR)
- Court
- Business Premises Rent Tribunal
- Case number
- 448
- Citation
- [2021] KEBPRT 448 (KLR)
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TypeBusiness Premises Rent TribunalPostureReference to oppose notice of rent incrementCoramHON. GAKUHI CHEGE, VICE CHAIR, BUSINESS PREMISES RENT TRIBUNAL
Holding
Rent payable at Kshs.10,000/- per month from July 2021
Facts
Landlord served a notice of rent increment from Kshs.4000/- to Kshs.10,000/- per month. Tenant filed a Reference to oppose the notice. Valuation reports were filed by both parties.
Issues
- Rent increment from Kshs.4000/- to Kshs.10,000/-
- Fairness of Tenant's valuation report
Reasoning
Landlord's valuation report was outdated and unfair to rely on. Tenant's valuation was based on current market conditions.
Outcome
Landlord's notice of rent increment upheld
Orders
- Fix rent at Kshs.10,000/- per month from July 2021
Remedies
- Award Landlord costs of Kshs.15,000/-
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