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Lisa Werner v Stephen Mboya & 2 others [2022] KEBPRT 8 (KLR)

[2022] KEBPRT 8 (KLR) Business Premises Rent Tribunal
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Court
Business Premises Rent Tribunal
Case number
8
Citation
[2022] KEBPRT 8 (KLR)
Decided
25 March 2022
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TypeTribunal CasePostureTenant's applications for interim and final orders against landlord and agent
Holding

Tenant's applications are allowed, landlord must serve a proper notice under Cap. 301, Laws of Kenya

Facts

Tenant filed applications for injunctive relief against landlord and agent, alleging threats of eviction and illegal notice. Landlord opposed, claiming tenant's illegal sale of alcohol and obstruction of other tenants.

Issues

  1. Whether tenant is entitled to the orders sought
  2. Who is liable to pay costs

Reasoning

Tenant's notice to vacate was invalid, landlord had legal obligation to issue prescribed notice. Tenant faced imminent eviction and was entitled to protection.

Outcome

Tenant's applications allowed

Orders

  • Allowing application dated 26th November 2021 in terms of prayers 3 and 4 until tenancy is lawfully terminated
  • Allowing landlord to serve proper notice under Cap. 301, Laws of Kenya

Remedies

  • Proper notice to tenant

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Cap. 301, Laws of Kenya
Cases cited (1)
  • Giella vs Cassman Brown & Co. Ltd (1973) EA 358
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