Mwangi t/a MNP & Associates Advocates v Muguku Business Centre (Tribunal Case E009 of 2024) [2025] KEBPRT 340 (KLR) (Commercial & Admiralty) (30 June 2025) (Ruling)
- Court
- Business Premises Rent Tribunal
- Case number
- 340
- Citation
- [2025] KEBPRT 340 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 June 2025
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TypeCommercial DisputePostureTenant's Application Struck OutCoramHON. CYPRIAN MUGAMBI
Holding
The Tribunal has no jurisdiction to hear the dispute due to the tenancy not being a controlled tenancy
Facts
The Tenant, Patrick Mwangi, entered into a lease agreement with the Landlord, Muguku Business Centre, for the premises SUITE M2, 2nd Floor, Muguku Business Centre, Kikuyu. The Landlord increased the rent in 2023 and threatened to auction the Tenant's tools of trade. The Tenant was in arrears with rent.
Issues
- Whether the tenancy is a controlled tenancy
- Jurisdiction of the Tribunal
Reasoning
The Tribunal found the tenancy agreement does not meet the criteria for a controlled tenancy and thus lacks jurisdiction.
Outcome
Tenant's Application and Reference are struck out with costs to the Landlord
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