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Namuiseyi v Mukoyani (Tribunal Case . E081 of 2021) [2023] KEBPRT 30 (KLR) (Civ) (30 January 2023) (Judgment)

[2023] KEBPRT 30 (KLR) Business Premises Rent Tribunal
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Court
Business Premises Rent Tribunal
Case number
30
Citation
[2023] KEBPRT 30 (KLR)
Decided
30 January 2023
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TypeBusiness Premises Rent DisputePostureTenant's ReferenceCoramHON. GAKUHI CHEGE, VICE CHAIR
Holding

The landlord's notice to terminate the tenancy is approved, and the tenant is ordered to deliver vacant possession and pay rent arrears of Kshs.83,050.

Facts

The landlord served a notice to terminate the tenant's tenancy over business premises, citing rent arrears of Kshs.45,000. The tenant filed a reference, and both parties submitted evidence and witness statements.

Issues

  1. Whether the tenant owed rent arrears
  2. Whether the landlord's notice to terminate the tenancy was valid

Reasoning

The landlord's rent account statement and evidence from the landlord's Mpesa statements proved the tenant's irregular and persistent rent payments.

Outcome

Tenant loses, landlord wins

Orders

  • Tenant's tenancy is terminated
  • Tenant to deliver vacant possession
  • Tenant to pay Kshs.83,050 in rent arrears
  • Landlord to use lawful means to recover the arrears
  • Landlord to be awarded Kshs.15,000 in costs

Remedies

  • Vacant possession
  • Payment of rent arrears
  • Award of costs

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Evidence Act, Cap. 80
  • Civil Procedure Rules
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