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Grace Wanjiru Karimoni v Monica Mukuhi Khirrecu & Eunikem Consultants Kenya [2021] KEBPRT 66 (KLR)

[2021] KEBPRT 66 (KLR) Business Premises Rent Tribunal
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Court
Business Premises Rent Tribunal
Case number
66
Citation
[2021] KEBPRT 66 (KLR)
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TypeTribunal DecisionPostureApplication for Rent Assessment and Quiet PossessionCoramHON. CYPRIAN MUGAMBI NGUTHARI
Holding

The Tribunal grants the Tenant's application for a restraining order, orders the premises to be valued, and declines the request for rent assessment without notice.

Facts

The Tenant filed an application seeking a restraining order against the Landlord to prevent interference with the tenant's quiet possession of the premises, and an order for the premises to be valued for rent assessment.

Issues

  1. Validity of the Landlord's notice to increase rent
  2. Tenant's right to request rent reassessment
  3. Procedure for requesting rent reassessment

Reasoning

The Tribunal found the Landlord's notice invalid and declined the Tenant's request for rent assessment without first issuing the required notice.

Outcome

The Tenant's application is granted.

Orders

  • Restraining order against the Landlord
  • Order for the premises to be valued
  • Declined request for rent assessment

Remedies

  • Restraining order
  • Rent valuation

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Cap 301, Section 4(2)
  • Cap 301, Section 4(3)
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