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Ondieki v Nyaboke; Moindi (Interested Party) (Tribunal Case 48 of 2013) [2023] KEBPRT 190 (KLR) (Civ) (24 March 2023) (Judgment)

[2023] KEBPRT 190 (KLR) Business Premises Rent Tribunal
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Court
Business Premises Rent Tribunal
Case number
190
Citation
[2023] KEBPRT 190 (KLR)
Decided
24 March 2023
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TypeLandlord and Tenant DisputePostureAppeal from a previous decisionCoramHON A. MUMA
Holding

The reference is partially dismissed, with the tenant paying rent as and when it falls due and the landlady having costs.

Facts

The tenant filed a reference and Notice of Motion Application alleging no tenancy relationship, while the landlord claimed to have purchased the property in January 2013.

Issues

  1. existence of tenancy relationship
  2. validity of notice to terminate tenancy

Reasoning

The Tribunal found no tenancy relationship and dismissed the reference, but allowed the landlord to retain possession and rent collection rights.

Outcome

Partial dismissal of the tenant's reference

Orders

  • Tenant to pay rent as and when it falls due
  • Landlady to have costs
  • Release of funds from Joint Interest Account to Landlady

Remedies

  • Eviction if rent is not paid within 30 days

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Landlords and Tenants (Shops, Hotels and Catering Establishments) Act Cap 301
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