Theranira v Mwangi & 3 others (Tribunal Case E1059 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 404 (KLR) (19 April 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- Business Premises Rent Tribunal
- Case number
- 404
- Citation
- [2024] KEBPRT 404 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 April 2024
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TypeTribunal CasePostureAppeal from a preliminary objectionCoramP. KITUR
Holding
The Tribunal upholds the Landlords' Preliminary Objection and strikes out the Tenant's Complaint and Application.
Facts
The Landlords and the Tenant are in dispute over the suit premises, which are described as having both commercial and residential units. The Landlords claim the Tenant is in default of rent payments, while the Tenant claims the Landlords threatened eviction.
Issues
- Whether the Tribunal has jurisdiction to hear the matter over residential property.
- Whether there exists a tenancy relationship between the Tenant and the Landlords subject to the Landlord and Tenant (Shops, Hotels and Catering Establishments) Act.
Reasoning
The Tribunal held that the suit premises are residential in nature and do not fall under the definition of a shop, hotel, or catering establishment under the Landlord and Tenant (Shops, Hotels and Catering Establishments) Act.
Outcome
The Tenant's Complaint and Application are struck out.
Orders
- The Landlords' Preliminary Objection is upheld.
- The Tenant's Complaint and Application are struck out.
- Each party shall bear their own costs.
- File marked as closed.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Landlord and Tenant (Shops, Hotels and Catering Establishments) Act
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