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Ominde v Ngamau & 2 others (Tribunal Case E1144 of 2022) [2023] KEBPRT 623 (KLR) (15 September 2023) (Ruling)

[2023] KEBPRT 623 (KLR) Business Premises Rent Tribunal
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Court
Business Premises Rent Tribunal
Case number
623
Citation
[2023] KEBPRT 623 (KLR)
Decided
15 September 2023
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TypeTribunal CasePostureTenant's application for restraining orders against landlord, landlord's application to set aside restraining orders, tenant's application for return of goods and moniesCoramA. Muma
Holding

Tenant's application for partial relief granted, including payment of arrears in installments and continued rent payments

Facts

Tenant rented space from landlord and filed applications for restraining orders and return of goods. Landlord filed an application to set aside restraining orders and a separate application for return of goods.

Issues

  1. Whether the tenant should pay arrears by instalments?
  2. Whether the landlord should return the tenant's goods and monies illegally distressed

Reasoning

Tenant's applications were partially allowed due to non-compliance with previous orders.

Outcome

Tenant's application partially allowed

Orders

  • Tenant to pay Kshs. 175,000 in 10 months in monthly installments
  • Tenant to continue paying rent as and when due
  • Failure to adhere to orders allows landlord to distress for rent

Remedies

  • Tenant to pay arrears in installments
  • Tenant to continue paying rent as and when due

Authorities cited

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