Macharia v Maragara (Tribunal Case E443 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 1237 (KLR) (22 June 2023) (Ruling)
- Court
- Business Premises Rent Tribunal
- Case number
- 1237
- Citation
- [2023] KEBPRT 1237 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 June 2023
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TypeBusiness Premises Rent TribunalPostureApplication for eviction and disconnection of electricityCoramHON. CYPRIAN MUGAMBI
Holding
The landlord's application is well-founded and the application is allowed in terms of prayers 2, 3, 4, and 5.
Facts
The tenant, Dennis Kinuthia Maragara, has failed to pay rent and electricity bills since leasing the premises on 20.2.2021. The landlord, Joseph Kinuthia Macharia, issued a notice to terminate tenancy on 12.1.2023, citing non-payment of rent and electricity. The tenant was also informed to vacate the premises by 1.4.2023.
Issues
- Whether the landlord's application for disconnection of electricity and eviction is well-founded
- Whether the landlord's notice to terminate tenancy was valid
Reasoning
The tenant has failed to pay rent and electricity bills, and the landlord has provided evidence of arrears and a notice to terminate tenancy. The tenant was served with the notice and did not oppose it.
Outcome
The landlord's application is allowed.
Orders
- Disconnection of electricity supply to the suit premises
- Eviction of the tenant from the suit premises
- Enforcement of eviction by the OCS Githiga police station
Remedies
- Costs
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