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Kimathi v Nyaga & another (Tribunal Case 29 of 2021) [2022] KEBPRT 845 (KLR) (Civ) (21 November 2022) (Ruling)

[2022] KEBPRT 845 (KLR) Business Premises Rent Tribunal
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Court
Business Premises Rent Tribunal
Case number
845
Citation
[2022] KEBPRT 845 (KLR)
Decided
21 November 2022
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from a final orderCoramHON A. MUMA, VICE CHAIR, BUSINESS PREMISES RENT TRIBUNAL
Holding

The tribunal finds that the parties have no claim against each other and each party shall bear their own costs

Facts

The tenant and landlord entered into a tenancy agreement for a period of three years. The landlord issued a verbal notice to increase rent, and the tenant filed a reference and notice of motion application. The tenant vacated the premises during the pendency of the suit.

Issues

  1. Whether the tenant is entitled to damages as a result of the termination of the tenancy
  2. Whether the landlord can alter the terms of the tenancy

Reasoning

The Landlord issued a verbal notice to increase rent, which the tenant did not accept. The tenant vacated the premises, and the tribunal determined that the parties have no claim against each other.

Outcome

The parties have no claim against each other and each party shall bear their own costs

Orders

  • The amounts claimed by the parties reconcile
  • Each party shall bear their own Costs

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Landlord and Tenant (Shops, Hotels and Catering Establishments) Act Chapter 301
  • Landlord and Tenant (Shops, Hotels and Catering Establishments) Act Chapter 301
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