Wellchem Pharmaceuticals Limited & 59 others v Bashir Shukri Salah t/a Gikombaa Business Centre [2022] KEBPRT 68 (KLR)
- Court
- Business Premises Rent Tribunal
- Case number
- 68
- Citation
- [2022] KEBPRT 68 (KLR)
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TypeRental DisputePostureAppeal from a previous rulingCoramHON. CYPRIAN MUGAMBI NGUTHARI, HON. GAKUHI CHEGE
Holding
The court assesses the rent payable at Kshs 300/= per square foot per month for the ground floor shops and Kshs 250/= for the first floor shops, and Kshs 250/= per square foot per month for the basement shops.
Facts
The case involves a dispute over rental assessments for business premises in Gikomba main market. The Landlord and Tenants have filed valuation reports, and the Landlord's valuer, Geoffrey Chege, and the Tenant's valuer, Kepha Ogutu, presented their evidence.
Issues
- Reasonable rent assessment for the ground floor and basement shops
- Harmonization of valuation reports
Reasoning
The court considers the valuation reports and the evidence presented by both sides, concluding that a moderate rent increase is reasonable given the current market conditions and the state of the premises.
Outcome
The court's ruling is final and binding.
Orders
- Rent assessment for the ground floor and first floor shops at Kshs 300/= and Kshs 250/= per square foot per month, respectively
- Rent assessment for the basement shops at Kshs 250/= per square foot per month
- Effective date of the assessment is 1st February 2022
- Each party bears its own costs
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