Kamau v Kamau & 2 others (Tribunal Case E1141 of 2022) [2024] KEBPRT 964 (KLR) (28 June 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- Business Premises Rent Tribunal
- Case number
- 964
- Citation
- [2024] KEBPRT 964 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 June 2024
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TypeTribunal CasePostureAppeal from a decision of the Business Premises Rent TribunalCoramCYPRIAN MUGAMBI - CHAIRPERSON
Holding
The Tribunal lacks jurisdiction to hear the case and dismisses the suit for want of jurisdiction.
Facts
The plaintiff, Eva Nyambura Kamau, claimed compensation for perishable goods locked in the premises after the landlord/defendants gave the premises to another tenant.
Issues
- Tribunal's jurisdiction to hear the case
- Existence of landlord-tenant relationship
Reasoning
The Tribunal held that the landlord-tenant relationship no longer exists, and the Tribunal has no jurisdiction to hear the case as the Act's provisions are not applicable without a controlled tenancy.
Outcome
Dismissed for want of jurisdiction
Orders
- No order as to costs
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Pritam vs Ratilal & Another [1972] EA
- Judicial Review Case No. 25 of 2012 at Mombasa, Republic vs The Chairman Business Premises Rent Tribunal, Italian Gelati (K) Ltd
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