Mwangi v Nderitu (Tribunal Case E070 of 2022) [2023] KEBPRT 1301 (KLR) (3 November 2023) (Ruling)
- Court
- Business Premises Rent Tribunal
- Case number
- 1301
- Citation
- [2023] KEBPRT 1301 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 November 2023
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TypeBusiness Premises Rent TribunalPostureAppeal from a decision of the Business Premises Rent TribunalCoramCN MUGAMBI
Holding
The Tribunal found that the relationship between the parties was not a controlled tenancy and thus did not have jurisdiction to hear the matter.
Facts
The tenant, David Kamau Mwangi, claimed that the landlord, Jane Nderitu, closed his business premises on May 21, 2022, without notice. The tenant also sought an order for the landlord to re-open the premises and pay damages.
Issues
- Whether there exists a controlled tenancy relationship between the parties and therefore whether the Tribunal has jurisdiction to hear the matter.
- Whether the tenant is entitled to the prayers sought in his application.
Reasoning
The Tribunal determined that the relationship was not a controlled tenancy as evidenced by the fixed monthly rent of Kshs. 8,000/=. The Tribunal also found that the landlord did not provide a proper notice to terminate the tenancy.
Outcome
The appeal is dismissed.
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