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Leakey Maina Kariuki v Eventide Park Limited [2021] KEBPRT 459 (KLR)

[2021] KEBPRT 459 (KLR) Business Premises Rent Tribunal
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Court
Business Premises Rent Tribunal
Case number
459
Citation
[2021] KEBPRT 459 (KLR)
Decided
18 June 2021
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TypeBusiness Premises Rent TribunalPostureTenant/Applicant filed a reference in opposition of the demand issued by the landlord to vacate the premisesCoramHON GAKUHI CHEGE, HON PATRICIA MAY
Holding

The landlord is ordered to refund Ksh 715,980/= to the tenant, being the deposit paid less the charge for the bounced cheque and broken tank, within 14 days.

Facts

The tenant paid a deposit of Ksh 750,000/= to the landlord, and the landlord claimed arrears of rent, service charges, and repairs. The tenant disputes these claims.

Issues

  1. total sum refundable from the sum paid as deposit by the tenant
  2. whether the tenant was in arrears of rent for the common area

Reasoning

The court found that the tenant paid a deposit of Ksh 750,000/= and that the lease agreement did not provide for a rent charge for the common area. The tenant was not in arrears of rent for the common area.

Outcome

Tenant wins, landlord loses

Orders

  • Landlord to refund Ksh 715,980/= to the tenant within 14 days

Remedies

  • Costs of Ksh 45,000/=
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