Geca Supplies Ltd v Mukta Shah of the Estate of the Late Shantabai (Tribunal Case E865 of 2022) [2024] KEBPRT 68 (KLR) (19 January 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- Business Premises Rent Tribunal
- Case number
- 68
- Citation
- [2024] KEBPRT 68 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 January 2024
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TypeLandlord and Tenant DisputePostureAppeal from a previous rulingCoramHON A. MUMA, HON JACKSON ROP
Holding
The tenant's application is allowed, and the tenant is ordered to pay a monthly rent of Ksh. 166 per square foot for the entire suit premises.
Facts
Geca Supplies Ltd filed a motion alleging unlawful eviction and unjustified rent increase. Both parties submitted valuation reports for rent assessment.
Issues
- whether the Landlord is entitled to rent increment
Reasoning
The Tribunal found the tenant's valuation report more reasonable and used the comparable rate of Ksh. 166 per square foot.
Outcome
Tenant's application allowed
Orders
- Tenant pays Ksh. 166 per square foot rent for the entire suit premises
- Each party bears their own costs
Remedies
- Rent increment
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Landlord and Tenant (Shops, Hotels and Catering Establishments) Act
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