Juma v Anyiko (Tribunal Case E809 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 678 (KLR) (7 November 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Business Premises Rent Tribunal
- Case number
- 678
- Citation
- [2023] KEBPRT 678 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 November 2023
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TypeTribunal CasePostureRespondent's Application for Deposit of RentCoramHON. NDEGWA WAHOME (MBS), MEMBER
Holding
Judgment is entered for the Tenant and against the Landlady for Kshs 109,638 with interest, and costs of Kshs 30,000.
Facts
The Tenant, Allan Ben Juma, entered into an oral agreement with the Landlady, Betty Anyiko, for a business premises in Nairobi. He paid a rent deposit of Kshs 115,000 for two months and three months. The Landlady received Kshs 109,638 as rent and kept the rest.
Issues
- Deposit of Rent
- Compliance with Court Orders
Reasoning
The court found that the Landlady did not comply with the previous orders to deposit the rent with the Tribunal and that the Tenant has established his grievances.
Outcome
Judgment in favor of the Tenant
Orders
- Deposit Kshs 109,638 with the Tribunal within 7 days
- Proceed with the reference on 6th October 2023
- Serve the Landlady and file an affidavit of service
Remedies
- Kshs 109,638 with interest
- Kshs 30,000 in costs
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