Duncan Mwangi Njenga v James Kahara Muchene [2021] KEBPRT 647 (KLR)
- Court
- Business Premises Rent Tribunal
- Case number
- 647
- Citation
- [2021] KEBPRT 647 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 April 2021
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TypeTribunal CasePostureTenant's application for injunctive relief against landlord's eviction notice; landlord's application for dismissal of tenant's application and setting aside of tribunal's ordersCoramHON CYPRIAN MUGAMBI NGUTHARI
Holding
The tenant's application for injunctive relief is allowed, and the landlord's application for dismissal of the tenant's application and setting aside of the tribunal's orders is allowed in part.
Facts
The tenant seeks orders compelling the landlord to reopen his business premises and prohibiting unlawful interference with his quiet enjoyment. The landlord seeks dismissal of the tenant's application and setting aside of the tribunal's orders.
Issues
- Whether the tenant has established a prima facie case for the grant of injunctive relief
- Whether the landlord is entitled to rent arrears and eviction of the tenant
Reasoning
The tribunal found the landlord's notice to be invalid and granted the tenant's application for injunctive relief due to the irreparable harm to the tenant's business premises.
Outcome
The tenant's application is allowed, and the landlord's application is allowed in part.
Orders
- Tenant's application dated 25th November 2020 is allowed
- Landlord's application dated 31st December 2020 is allowed in terms of prayer 3 only
- Prayers 2, 4, 5, and 6 of the landlord's application dated 31st December 2020 are dismissed
Remedies
- Injunctive relief to prevent the landlord from interfering with the tenant's business premises
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Cap 301 of the Laws of Kenya
Cases cited (4)
- Giella Vs Cassman Brown Co Ltd
- Msao Ltd – Vs First American Bank of Kenya Ltd
- Paul Gitonga Wanjau Vs Gathuthi Tea Factory Company Ltd
- Mbuthia Vs Jumba Credit Corporation Ltd
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