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Villa Greens Limited v Creek View Limited (Tribunal Case 654 of 2019 & 234 of 2020 (Consolidated)) [2022] KEBPRT 673 (KLR) (Civ) (26 August 2022) (Judgment)

[2022] KEBPRT 673 (KLR) Business Premises Rent Tribunal
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Court
Business Premises Rent Tribunal
Case number
673
Citation
[2022] KEBPRT 673 (KLR)
Decided
26 August 2022
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from a previous decisionCoramGAKUHI CHEGE
Holding

Tenant's reference is dismissed with costs. Tenancy is terminated, and tenant is ordered to vacate the premises.

Facts

Villa Greens Limited (tenant) complained that Creek View Limited (landlord) disconnected electricity and threatened eviction, despite full rent payment. Tenant sought reconnection, reconciliation of records, and a personal electricity meter.

Issues

  1. Disconnection of electricity
  2. Landlord's right to terminate tenancy
  3. Tenant's liability for rent arrears
  4. Agency commission claim

Reasoning

Tenant's complaint was unfounded, and landlord's termination notice was valid.

Outcome

Tenant's reference dismissed, tenancy terminated, and tenant ordered to vacate.

Orders

  • Award of Kshs 100,000 to landlord
  • Termination of tenancy
  • Tenant vacates premises
  • Tenant pays rent arrears
  • Landlord uses lawful means to recover rent
  • Tenant pays Kshs 100,000 in exemplary costs

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Landlord and Tenant (Shops, Hotels & Catering Establishments) Act, cap 301
  • Estate Agents Act, cap 533
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