Martin Kaguwe Karithi v Serah Njuguna Kamau & 2 others [2021] KEBPRT 482 (KLR)
- Court
- Business Premises Rent Tribunal
- Case number
- 482
- Citation
- [2021] KEBPRT 482 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 April 2021
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TypeBusiness Premises Rent DisputePostureAppeal from a previous orderCoramHON. GAKUHI CHEGE, HON. CYPRIAN MUGAMBI NGUTHARI
Holding
The Tenant's application is dismissed with costs to the Landlady, and the Landlady's application is dismissed with costs to the Tenant.
Facts
The Tenant applied to restrain the Landlady from demanding rent until she reconnects electricity and water, and to have them immediately reconnected. The Landlady applied for possession of the premises due to unpaid rent.
Issues
- Whether the Tenant has paid rent up to date
- Whether the Landlady has provided proper notice to terminate the tenancy
Reasoning
The Tenant admitted rent arrears and did not provide evidence of electricity disconnection. The Landlady did not provide a notice to terminate the tenancy.
Outcome
Both applications dismissed
Orders
- Tenant to settle outstanding rent arrears within 4 months
- Landlady to allow continued occupation at current agreed rent
Remedies
- Distress for recovery of outstanding rent
- Continued occupation at current agreed rent
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