Peter Mbugua v Lydia Mugweru [2021] KEBPRT 640 (KLR)
- Court
- Business Premises Rent Tribunal
- Case number
- 640
- Citation
- [2021] KEBPRT 640 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 March 2021
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TypeLandlord-Tenant DisputePostureAppeal from a ruling of the Business Premises Rent Tribunal
Holding
There exists a Landlord-Tenant relationship between the parties, and the tenancy is not a controlled tenancy, thus not properly before the Tribunal.
Facts
The Tenant, Peter Mbugua, filed a notice of motion seeking orders to allow him to continue with his business at the Githurai Mumbi premises, which he claims is rented from the Respondent, Lydia Mugweru. The Tenant alleges that the Respondent wants to evict him without a court order and that he has invested time and resources in the premises.
Issues
- existence of Landlord-Tenant relationship
- nature of the tenancy (controlled or uncontrolled)
- threat of eviction and legality thereof
Reasoning
The Tenant's affidavit and the Respondent's replying affidavit both recognize the tenancy between the parties. The Respondent's replying affidavit also acknowledges the Respondent as the Landlord.
Outcome
The appeal is dismissed.
Orders
- The Landlord is ordered to allow the Tenant to continue with his business without interruption.
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