Daniel Mwangi & 6 others v Sayani Investment Limited & 3 others [2015] KEELC 524 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 524
- Citation
- [2015] KEELC 524 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 April 2015
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TypeLandlord and Tenant DisputePosturePreliminary Objection to the entire suitCoramFLORA WAN
Holding
The court found that the tenancy agreement was not in writing and signed by all parties, thus not meeting the requirements of Section 38(1) of the Land Act, No. 6 of 2012.
Facts
The plaintiffs claim to be tenants for a period of 5 years 3 months, while the defendants assert that the space was only let to the second defendant and three others, and that the first defendant did not consent to sub-letting.
Issues
- Jurisdiction of the court to hear the suit
- Validity of the tenancy agreement
Reasoning
The court ruled that the jurisdiction of the court to determine issues relating to the disposition of real property would not exist without a formal agreement meeting the requirements of Section 38 of the Land Act.
Outcome
The preliminary objection was upheld, and the suit was dismissed.
Orders
- The suit was dismissed with costs.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Land Act, No. 6 of 2012
- Landlord and Tenant (Shops, Hotels and Catering Establishments) Cap 301
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