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Mitu Mwongela v Philip Samanta [2021] KEBPRT 95 (KLR)

[2021] KEBPRT 95 (KLR) Business Premises Rent Tribunal
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Court
Business Premises Rent Tribunal
Case number
95
Citation
[2021] KEBPRT 95 (KLR)
Decided
19 November 2021
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TypeTribunal CasePostureApplication for injunction grantedCoramHON. GAKUHI CHEGE, VICE CHAIR, BUSINESS PREMISES RENT TRIBUNAL
Holding

Tenant's application for injunction is allowed, and a temporary injunction is granted to restrain landlord from evicting tenant.

Facts

Tenant filed proceedings seeking an injunction against landlord to prevent eviction and interference with business premises. Tenant claimed landlord issued notice to vacate dated 27 May 2021, intending to carry out renovations without tenant's knowledge.

Issues

  1. Whether tenant is entitled to a permanent injunction
  2. Whether landlord's notice to vacate was properly served

Reasoning

Tenant's fear of eviction is genuine and well-founded, and the Tribunal is legally bound to protect tenants from eviction in the pendency of proceedings.

Outcome

Tenant's application granted

Orders

  • Temporary injunction granted to restrain landlord from evicting tenant
  • Tenant to pay rent within 45 days or landlord may levy distress
  • Costs to be determined in main reference

Remedies

  • Temporary injunction
  • Payment of rent

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Landlord and Tenant (Shops, Hotels and Catering Establishments) Act, Cap 301, Laws of Kenya
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