A-One Auto Services Limited v Jayantilal O. Kantaria [2015] KEELC 731 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 731
- Citation
- [2015] KEELC 731 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 February 2015
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TypeLandlord and Tenant DisputePostureAppeal from a decision to transfer a case to the Business Premises Rent TribunalCoramMARY M. GITUMBI
Holding
The Plaintiff's garage business falls under the definition of a 'shop' and the dispute arises from a controlled tenancy. The matter should be transferred to the Business Premises Rent Tribunal.
Facts
There is a garage business being carried out within the suit premises by the Plaintiff, A-One Auto Services Limited. The Defendant, Jayantilal O. Kantaria, has served notice to vacate the Plaintiff's business.
Issues
- Whether the Plaintiff's garage business falls under the definition of a 'shop' under the Landlord and Tenant (Shops, Hotels and Catering Establishments) Act
- Whether the Plaintiff entered into a tenancy agreement with the Defendant to carry out the garage business
Reasoning
The garage business is for the purpose of rendering services for money or money's worth, and there is no evidence of a tenancy agreement. Controlled tenancies are to be referred to the Business Premises Rent Tribunal.
Outcome
The matter is transferred to the Business Premises Rent Tribunal.
Orders
- This matter is transferred to the Business Premises Rent Tribunal for hearing and determination.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Landlord and Tenant (Shops, Hotels and Catering Establishments) Act Cap 301
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