William Njoroge Kubai v Hamilton Ayiera Nyaga [2022] KEBPRT 19 (KLR)
- Court
- Business Premises Rent Tribunal
- Case number
- 19
- Citation
- [2022] KEBPRT 19 (KLR)
The Landlord is entitled to the orders of eviction against the Tenant, and the Tenant is ordered to pay rent arrears of Kshs 38,800/- and be evicted from plot No. 101 Korogocho.
Facts
The Landlord, William Njoroge Kubai, claimed that the Tenant, Hamilton Ayiera Nyaga, owed rent arrears and had refused to vacate the premises. The Tenant was served with a notice to terminate tenancy on 10th March 2019, and the notice took effect on 1st June 2019.
Issues
- Rent arrears
- Termination of tenancy
- Jurisdiction of the Tribunal
Reasoning
The Landlord's claim for rent arrears was not substantiated, and the Tribunal's jurisdiction over the three vacated rooms was questioned. The Landlord was ordered to pay rent for one kiosk based on the disclosed rate of Kshs 400 per month from 2013 to 2021.
Outcome
Tenant evicted and ordered to pay rent
Orders
- Eviction of the Tenant from plot No. 101 Korogocho
- Payment of rent arrears of Kshs 38,800/-
Remedies
- Eviction
- Payment of rent
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