Maina v Mwangi (Tribunal Case E519 of 2025) [2026] KEBPRT 19 (KLR) (30 January 2026) (Ruling)
- Court
- Business Premises Rent Tribunal
- Case number
- 19
- Citation
- [2026] KEBPRT 19 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 January 2026
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TypeTribunal CasePostureApplication for termination of tenancy and evictionCoramCYPRIAN MUGAMBI - CHAIR
Holding
The tenancy was terminated effective January 5, 2025, and the tenant is ordered to vacate the premises within 30 days. The tenant is also ordered to demolish and remove the structures he erected on the premises.
Facts
The landlord served a notice to terminate the tenancy on February 7, 2025, and the tenant failed to refer the notice to the Tribunal within the required time. The landlord claimed rent arrears of Kshs. 244,375/=.
Issues
- whether the notice to terminate tenancy dated 7.2.2025 is valid and if it has taken effect
- whether the tenant is in rent arrears
Reasoning
The tenant failed to refer the notice to the Tribunal within the required time, and the landlord did not produce evidence of rent arrears.
Outcome
The landlord's application was granted.
Orders
- termination of tenancy effective January 5, 2025
- tenant to vacate premises within 30 days
- tenant to demolish and remove structures within 30 days
- tenant to bear costs
Remedies
- vacant possession
- demolition of structures
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