Mwangi v Mutura (Tribunal Case E1386 of 2024) [2025] KEBPRT 288 (KLR) (20 May 2025) (Ruling)
- Court
- Business Premises Rent Tribunal
- Case number
- 288
- Citation
- [2025] KEBPRT 288 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 May 2025
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TypePreliminary ObjectionPostureRespondent's Preliminary Objection to Claimant's ReferenceCoramCYPRIAN MUGAMBI
Holding
The Tribunal has jurisdiction to determine the claim presented by the Tenant.
Facts
Claimant admitted to terminating the tenancy and vacating the premises. Claimant also made improvements to the premises worth Kshs 1,300,000 and claimed compensation for the security deposit and December rent.
Issues
- Whether the Tribunal has jurisdiction to determine a claim of the nature presented by the Tenant in his Reference
Reasoning
The Tribunal's powers are provided under Section 12 of Cap 301, which grants the Tribunal power to do all things required or empowered by the Act and necessary for its duties.
Outcome
The Respondent's Preliminary Objection is dismissed.
Orders
- The Reference will proceed for hearing on 22.7.2025.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Cap 301, Section 12
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