Muchiri v Gakuru (Tribunal Case E016 of 2022) [2022] KEBPRT 891 (KLR) (Civ) (4 November 2022) (Ruling)
- Court
- Business Premises Rent Tribunal
- Case number
- 891
- Citation
- [2022] KEBPRT 891 (KLR)
- Decided
- 4 November 2022
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TypeCivilPostureTenant v LandlordCoramGAKUHI CHEGE
Holding
The landlord's notice to terminate the tenancy is approved, and the tenant is ordered to vacate the premises. The landlord is entitled to Kshs 125,500/- in rent arrears as of October 31, 2022.
Facts
The landlord served a tenancy notice to terminate the tenant's lease, citing expiration of the agreement and outstanding arrears of Kshs 103,500/- from 2020. The tenant filed a reference and the matter was adjourned multiple times.
Issues
- Termination of tenancy
- Arrears of rent
Reasoning
The court found the landlord's notice valid and the tenant's arrears substantial, but granted the tenant time to settle the matter out of court.
Outcome
Tenant loses
Orders
- Tenant to vacate premises
- Landlord to be awarded Kshs 125,500/- in rent arrears
- Landlord to break into premises if tenant fails to vacate voluntarily
- Landlord to be assessed Kshs 30,000/- in costs
Remedies
- Eviction of tenant
- Award of arrears
- Costs assessment
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Cap 301, Laws of Kenya
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