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Ngegeways Enterprises Limited v Kisumu Muslim Association [2021] KEBPRT 659 (KLR)

[2021] KEBPRT 659 (KLR) Business Premises Rent Tribunal
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Court
Business Premises Rent Tribunal
Case number
659
Citation
[2021] KEBPRT 659 (KLR)
Decided
11 May 2021
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TypeLandlord & Tenant DisputePostureReference to Business Premises Rent TribunalCoramHON PATRICIA MAY, HON A. MUMA
Holding

The notices to terminate tenancy were valid and the tenancy ended when the termination came to effect.

Facts

The Landlord issued notices to terminate the tenancy of the tenants, who claimed the notices were issued in bad faith. The tenants had been running their trade and affairs for many years.

Issues

  1. Whether the landlord satisfied the requirements of section 4 and specifically section 4(5) of the Act
  2. Whether the landlord satisfied the requirements of section 7(1)(f) and (g)

Reasoning

The landlord complied with the provisions of Section 4(2) of the Act and provided clear grounds for termination. The tenants' allegations of bad faith were dismissed.

Outcome

The references are hereby dismissed and the tenants vacate the premises immediately.

Orders

  • The references dated 27th April 2020 are hereby dismissed.
  • The Tenants do vacate the premises and surrender possession to the Landlord immediately.
  • The OCS Kisumu Central Police station to ensure compliance of order 1 above.

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Landlord & Tenant (Shops, Hotels & Catering Establishments) Act
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