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Gaithuma John Muthoga v George Simon Gikonyo [2021] KEBPRT 643 (KLR)

[2021] KEBPRT 643 (KLR) Business Premises Rent Tribunal
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Court
Business Premises Rent Tribunal
Case number
643
Citation
[2021] KEBPRT 643 (KLR)
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TypeBusiness Premises Rent TribunalPostureApplication for injunctive relief to open and allow access to business premisesCoramCYPRIAN MUGAMBI NGUTHARI, HON P. MAY
Holding

The application is disallowed with no orders as to costs due to the Tenant's removal from the premises

Facts

The Tenant applied to the Tribunal to be allowed access to the business premises due to the landlord's closure and threats of eviction. The landlord opposed the application, citing arrears of rent and the sale of the Tenant's goods.

Issues

  1. Tenant's right to access the premises
  2. Landlord's right to levy distress for unpaid rent
  3. Validity of the eviction process

Reasoning

The Tribunal found that the eviction was illegal and that the Tenant was no longer a tenant of the landlord. The landlord's right to levy distress was valid but the Tenant retained the right to an account of the sale of his goods.

Outcome

Disallowed

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Distress for Rent Act Cap 293
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