Winstone Kimani Kang’ethe v Mangu Investments Limited [2021] KEBPRT 50 (KLR)
- Court
- Business Premises Rent Tribunal
- Case number
- 50
- Citation
- [2021] KEBPRT 50 (KLR)
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TypeRental DisputePostureAppeal from a previous decisionCoramHON. GAKUHI CHEGE, Njuguna
Holding
The rent payable is Kshs.24,717/- per month with effect from 1st January 2021.
Facts
The landlord served a tenancy notice to increase rent from Kshs.11,120/- to Kshs.33,333/- for the tenant's business premises. The tenant filed a report, and a joint report was filed by both valuers, recommending a rent of Kshs.15,700/-.
Issues
- Rent increment request
- Valuation of rent
- Comparison with comparable premises
Reasoning
The court considered the valuations and decided on a rent of Kshs.57.76 per square foot, resulting in a total rent of Kshs.24,717/- per month.
Outcome
Tenant's claim upheld
Orders
- Each party to meet their own costs
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Mohamed Noor and 23 others vs Seif Bin Said Properties Ltd (2020) eKLR
- Birindeli Sighns Limited vs Pioneer General Assurance Limited (2007) eKLR
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