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Kamwara v Mwaria (Tribunal Case E018 of 2022) [2023] KEBPRT 418 (KLR) (Civ) (21 July 2023) (Ruling)

[2023] KEBPRT 418 (KLR) Business Premises Rent Tribunal
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Court
Business Premises Rent Tribunal
Case number
418
Citation
[2023] KEBPRT 418 (KLR)
Decided
21 July 2023
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TypeEviction and DamagesPostureAppeal from a previous orderCoramA. Muma
Holding

The Tenant failed to prove his case on a balance of probability and the application is dismissed.

Facts

The Tenant, Ezekiel Ngochi Kamwara, rented business premises from the Landlord, John Mwaria. The Tenant alleged that the Landlord threatened eviction and disconnected electricity. The Landlord claimed the Tenant failed to meet rent obligations.

Issues

  1. Whether the Landlord ought to evict the Tenant from the premises?
  2. Whether the Tenant is entitled to damages?

Reasoning

The Landlord did not provide evidence of a notice of termination and the Tenant did not prove his claim for damages. The Landlord is at liberty to take back the premises.

Outcome

The application is dismissed.

Orders

  • The Landlord is at liberty to take back vacant possession or break-in.
  • OCS Marimanti Police Station to ensure compliance.

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Landlord and Tenants (Hotels, Shops and Catering Establishments) Act Cap 301
Cases cited (2)
  • Joseph Kipkorir Rono v Kenya Breweries Limited & Another Kericho HCCA No 45 of 2003
  • Hahn v Singh, Civil Appeal No 42 of 1983 [185] KLR 716
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