Kiplelei Limited v Manyunyu Company Limited (Tribunal Case E022 of 2025) [2025] KEBPRT 204 (KLR) (25 March 2025) (Ruling)
- Court
- Business Premises Rent Tribunal
- Case number
- 204
- Citation
- [2025] KEBPRT 204 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 March 2025
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TypeTribunal CasePostureLandlord's Application for leave to levy distress for rent arrearsCoramCN MUGAMBI
Holding
The Landlord's Application is allowed, and the Reference is allowed in the terms of the prayers and orders granted.
Facts
The Tenant was in rent arrears amounting to Kshs. 135,000/= as of January 28, 2025, at a rate of Kshs. 15,000/= per month. The Landlord served the Application on the Tenant, who did not respond.
Issues
- Landlord's right to levy distress for rent arrears
- Tenant's obligation to pay rent
Reasoning
The Landlord's right to levy distress for rent is recognized under Section 3(1) of Cap 293, the Distress for Rent Act. The Tenant was in arrears, and the Application was unopposed.
Outcome
The Landlord's Application is allowed, and the Reference is allowed.
Orders
- The Landlord is granted leave to levy distress for rent arrears against the Tenant.
- The Tenant will bear the costs of the Application and the Reference.
- The le is ordered closed.
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