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Burale v Kher (Tribunal Case E150, E151, E152, E153, E154, E155, E156, E157, E072, E073, E074, E205, E206, E207 & E226 of 2024 (Consolidated)) [2024] KEBPRT 373 (KLR) (9 April 2024) (Ruling)

[2024] KEBPRT 373 (KLR) Business Premises Rent Tribunal
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Court
Business Premises Rent Tribunal
Case number
373
Citation
[2024] KEBPRT 373 (KLR)
Decided
9 April 2024
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TypeLandlord and Tenant DisputePostureAppeal from a previous decisionCoramHON. PATRICIA MAY
Holding

The tenancy is a controlled tenancy, and the Landlord can only alter the terms within the provisions of the Landlords and Tenants Act.

Facts

The Tenant, Burale, claimed that the Landlord, Kher, illegally terminated her tenancy and sought restraining orders and ex-parte orders.

Issues

  1. Whether the tenancy was a controlled tenancy
  2. Whether the Tenant has provided sufficient evidence to support the claim of receiving a verbal notice to terminate the tenancy

Reasoning

The Tribunal found that the tenancy was a controlled tenancy and that the Landlord did not provide sufficient evidence to support the claim of a verbal notice.

Outcome

The complaint is settled in the terms of the ruling.

Orders

  • The tenancy is a controlled tenancy
  • The tenants' status as protected tenants is recognized
  • The Landlord can only alter the terms within the provisions of the Act
  • Each party shall bear their own costs

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Landlords and Tenants (Shops, Hotels and Catering Establishments) Act Cap 301
  • Landlords and Tenants Act
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