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Jawanga Investments Ltd v S. K. Shah t/a Levins (Tribunal Case E906 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 257 (KLR) (Civ) (29 February 2024) (Ruling)

[2024] KEBPRT 257 (KLR) Business Premises Rent Tribunal
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Court
Business Premises Rent Tribunal
Case number
257
Citation
[2024] KEBPRT 257 (KLR)
Decided
29 February 2024
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from a previous orderCoramHON. NDEGWA WAHOME MBS - MEMBER
Holding

The tenant is entitled to the demised premises and the landlord is directed to allow free access and restore goods.

Facts

The tenant, S. K. Shah t/a Levins, vacated the business premises on January 10, 2023, and the landlord, Jawanga Investments Ltd, sought interim orders and a stay of previous orders.

Issues

  1. Tenant's right to vacate the premises
  2. Landlord's right to interim orders and stay of previous orders
  3. Jurisdiction of the tribunal

Reasoning

The tribunal lacks jurisdiction due to the tenant's vacating the premises, and the landlord's interim orders are not just.

Outcome

Tenant wins

Orders

  • Tenant to be entitled to the demised premises
  • Landlord to allow free access and restore goods

Remedies

  • Tenant to be entitled to the demised premises
  • Landlord to allow free access and restore goods
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