Jacob Mati Ajoi v Gaiah Diria Ado [2021] KEBPRT 635 (KLR)
- Court
- Business Premises Rent Tribunal
- Case number
- 635
- Citation
- [2021] KEBPRT 635 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 April 2021
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TypeBusiness Premises Rent TribunalPostureAppeal from a final orderCoramCyprian Mugambi Nguthari
Holding
The Tribunal finds that the Landlord has proved his case and orders the Tenant to pay the outstanding rent of Kshs 2,300,000/- and vacate the premises within 30 days.
Facts
The Landlord, Jacob Mati Ajoi, sued the Tenant, Gaiah Diria Ado, for unpaid rent of Kshs 2,300,000/- for eight months. The Tenant, Gaiah Diria Ado, was served with a notice to attend court but did not attend the hearing.
Issues
- Tenant's failure to pay rent
- Landlord's right to evict the Tenant
Reasoning
The Landlord provided evidence of the Tenant's failure to pay rent and the Tribunal found that the Landlord had proved his case on a balance of probability.
Outcome
Tenant ordered to pay Kshs 2,300,000/- and vacate the premises within 30 days
Orders
- Tenant to pay Kshs 2,300,000/-
- Tenant to vacate the premises within 30 days
- Landlord to evict the Tenant if the Tenant does not vacate the premises
- Landlord to levy distress for the outstanding rent
Remedies
- Eviction of the Tenant
- Levying distress for the outstanding rent
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Cap 301 Laws of Kenya
- Landlord and Tenant (Shops, Hotels and Catering Establishments) Act
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