Veronica Gachoki t/a Mive Laundrymart v Silver Dash Limited (Tribunal Case E1082 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 932 (KLR) (16 July 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- Business Premises Rent Tribunal
- Case number
- 932
- Citation
- [2024] KEBPRT 932 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 July 2024
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TypeBusiness Premises Rent DisputePostureApplication for Stay and Review vs. Application for Payment of Outstanding Fees and UtilitiesCoramHON. GAKUHI CHEGE, HON. JOYCE OSODO
Holding
The tenant's application is struck out with costs for lack of jurisdiction.
Facts
The tenant, Veronica Gachoki, filed a reference against Silver Dash Limited alleging unlawful disconnection of electricity and increased rent. The landlord, Silver Dash Limited, filed an application for payment of outstanding fees and utilities. The tenant vacated the premises without clearing the unpaid electricity bill.
Issues
- Tenant's right to vacate the premises without renewal
- Jurisdiction of the Tribunal
Reasoning
The court found that the tenant's application was based on a lack of jurisdiction due to the expiration of the tenancy agreement without renewal by the landlord. The court cited legal precedents to support its decision.
Outcome
The tenant's application is struck out with costs.
Orders
- Tenant's application dated 13th February 2024 is hereby struck out with costs for want of jurisdiction.
- Interim orders given on 14th February 2024 are hereby discharged and/or set aside.
- Costs of Kshs 25,000/= are awarded to the landlord/Respondent for this case.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Phoenix of E.A Assurance Company Limited v S.M Thiga t/a Newspaper Service (2019) eKLR
- Kasturi Limited v Nyeri Wholesalers Limited (2014) eKLR
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