Esther Mwangi v Thomas Otiende Ogada [2021] KEBPRT 478 (KLR)
- Court
- Business Premises Rent Tribunal
- Case number
- 478
- Citation
- [2021] KEBPRT 478 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 May 2021
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TypeBusiness Premises Rent TribunalPostureApplication for reopening and access to business premisesCoramHON. GAKUHI CHEGE, VICE CHAIR, BUSINESS PREMISES RENT TRIBUNAL
Holding
The Tenant's application has no merit and is dismissed with costs of Kshs 10,000 to the Landlord/Respondent
Facts
The Tenant applied to reopen and access the business premises, seeking restraining orders. The Landlord closed the premises on 17th February 2021 due to unpaid rent for January and February 2021. The Tenant claimed to have paid Kshs 10,000 in rent, while the Landlord claimed a mutual agreement to pay arrears by 10th February 2021.
Issues
- Whether the Tenant's application for reopening and access has merit
- Whether the Tenant is entitled to an injunction
Reasoning
The Tenant failed to disclose an agreement to pay arrears by 10th February 2021 and did not propose a settlement. The court's duty is to interpret contracts, not make new ones.
Outcome
Dismissed with costs
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- National Bank of Kenya Limited Vs Pipe Plastic Samkolit & Another [2001] KLR 112
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