Peter Macharia Kagiri & 8 others v Florence Ngina Kanyiri & another [2022] KEBPRT 36 (KLR)
- Court
- Business Premises Rent Tribunal
- Case number
- 36
- Citation
- [2022] KEBPRT 36 (KLR)
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TypeBusiness Premises Rent TribunalPostureAppeal from a previous rulingCoramHON. CYPRIAN MUGAMBI NGUTHARI, HON. P. MAY
Holding
The landlord's notice to increase rent is approved in its entirety, and the tenant shall pay rent at the rate of Kshs 32,000 per month with effect from 1st March 2022. The tenant's reference is dismissed with costs to the landlord.
Facts
The landlord issued a notice to increase rent to Kshs 32,000 per month, citing that the current rent was below market rate. The tenant filed a reference under section 6 of Cap 301, but did not file a valuation report.
Issues
- Whether the landlord's notice to increase rent is valid
- Whether the tenant's reference should be dismissed
Reasoning
The valuation report by the landlord was found reasonable and adopted. The tenant did not file a valuation report.
Outcome
Affirmed
Orders
- The landlord's notice to increase rent is approved
- The tenant's reference is dismissed with costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Cap 301
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