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Baldev Singh Sembi t/a Sembi Coach & Truck Holders Ltd v Avtar Singh Suri and Landlord & another [2021] KEBPRT 498 (KLR)

[2021] KEBPRT 498 (KLR) Business Premises Rent Tribunal
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Court
Business Premises Rent Tribunal
Case number
498
Citation
[2021] KEBPRT 498 (KLR)
Decided
21 May 2021
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TypeTribunal DecisionPostureApplication for restraining order and withdrawal of proclamation noticeCoramHON. GAKUHI CHEGE, VICE CHAIR, BUSINESS PREMISES RENT TRIBUNAL
Holding

The court grants a temporary injunction and orders the tenant to continue paying rent arrears as proposed by him.

Facts

The tenant, Baldev Singh Sembi, entered into a tenancy agreement with the landlord, Avtar Singh Suri, for premises known as Godown no. 1 and open space on Pate road plot no. 209/8167. The tenant disputes the demanded rent arrears and seeks a statement of account.

Issues

  1. Tenant's request for restraining order against the landlord and auctioneer
  2. Tenant's request for withdrawal of the proclamation notice
  3. Tenant's request for an order of complete account of alleged arrears of rent
  4. Tenant's request for a statement of account

Reasoning

The court finds that the tenant has satisfied the conditions for the grant of a temporary injunction due to the tenant's inability to pay rent due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Outcome

The court grants the restraining order and orders the tenant to continue paying rent arrears.

Orders

  • Issue restraining order against landlord and auctioneer
  • Order for withdrawal of proclamation notice
  • Order for complete account of alleged arrears of rent
  • Order for tenant to continue paying rent arrears

Remedies

  • Temporary injunction
  • Withdrawal of proclamation notice
  • Statement of account for alleged arrears of rent
  • Continued payment of rent arrears
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