Erasto Oliech Ochako v Avani Patel t/a Estate of the Late Shantabaisha & 2 others [2021] KEBPRT 632 (KLR)
- Court
- Business Premises Rent Tribunal
- Case number
- 632
- Citation
- [2021] KEBPRT 632 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 April 2021
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TypeTribunal CasePostureTenant/Applicant v. 1st Respondent (Landlord) and 2nd & 3rd Respondents (Auctioneers)CoramCYPRIAN MUGAMBI NGUTHARI
Holding
The Tenant’s application has no merits and is dismissed with costs to the 1st Respondent.
Facts
The Tenant/Applicant filed a notice of motion application dated 28th December 2020, seeking to have his Konica Digital Printing machine returned and to be allowed to pay his rent arrears in instalments. The 1st Respondent (Landlord) opposed the application, claiming the Tenant was in arrears and the machine was not part of the complaint.
Issues
- Whether the Tenant’s application qualifies as a complaint under Cap 301
- Whether the Tribunal has the authority to vary the terms of the tenancy agreement
Reasoning
The Tribunal found the Tenant in arrears and the machine not part of the complaint. The Tribunal also noted the powers of the Tribunal are limited to investigating complaints and making orders thereon, and cannot vary the terms of the tenancy agreement.
Outcome
Dismissed with costs
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