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Onsongo v Mohamed & another (Tribunal Case E143 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1616 (KLR) (12 November 2024) (Ruling)

[2024] KEBPRT 1616 (KLR) Business Premises Rent Tribunal
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Court
Business Premises Rent Tribunal
Case number
1616
Citation
[2024] KEBPRT 1616 (KLR)
Decided
12 November 2024
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TypeTribunal CasePostureTenant's Application to Certify Urgent, Grant Conservatory Orders, and Set Aside NoticeCoramHON. A MUMA - MEMBER
Holding

Tenant's application is dismissed, and the landlord is allowed to levy distress and take possession if the tenant does not pay KShs.132,000 by 30th November 2024.

Facts

Tenant moved the tribunal seeking urgent certification, conservatory orders, and setting aside the landlord's eviction notice. The landlord claimed the tenant was in arrears of KShs.132,000.

Issues

  1. Whether the Tenant should vacate the suit premises

Reasoning

The landlord issued an eviction notice due to arrears, but the tenant claims the notice is illegal and hindering his business. The court finds the notice valid and dismisses the application.

Outcome

Tenant's application dismissed

Orders

  • Tenant to pay KShs.132,000 by 30th November 2024 or face eviction
  • No orders as to costs

Remedies

  • Levying distress and taking possession if tenant does not pay

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Landlord and Tenant (Shops, Hotels and Catering Establishments) Act, Chapter 301 Laws of Kenya
Cases cited (1)
  • Manaver N. Alibhai T/A Diani Boutique v South Coast Fitness & Sports Centre Limited, Civil Appeal No. 203 of 1994
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