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Kangai & 11 others v East Coast Horizon Limited & 3 others (Tribunal Case E997, E926 & E850 of 2023 (Consolidated)) [2024] KEBPRT 337 (KLR) (14 March 2024) (Ruling)

[2024] KEBPRT 337 (KLR) Business Premises Rent Tribunal
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Court
Business Premises Rent Tribunal
Case number
337
Citation
[2024] KEBPRT 337 (KLR)
Decided
14 March 2024
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TypeBusiness Premises Rent DisputePostureAppeal from a previous rulingCoramHON. A MUMA - AG. CHAIR/MEMBER, HON JACKSON ROP - MEMBER
Holding

The Tribunal finds that the sole issue is whether there is any rent duly owed for payment.

Facts

The Sub-tenants rented space at the suit premises and moved out as per the orders. The 1st Respondent (Tenant) claims rent arrears, while the Sub-tenants deny owing rent.

Issues

  1. Whether there is any rent duly owed for payment?

Reasoning

The Tribunal relies on Section 3(3) of CAP 301, which requires landlords to keep a rent book. The Landlord has not provided a rent book or statements of accounts.

Outcome

The reference and application are dismissed, and each party bears their own costs.

Orders

  • Reference and application stand dismissed
  • Each party to bear their own costs

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • CAP 301 Laws of Kenya
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