Fredrick Mutua Mulinge t/a Kitui Uniform v Kitui Teachers Housing Cooperative Society Limited [2017] KEELC 1941 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1941
- Citation
- [2017] KEELC 1941 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 July 2017
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a Business Premises Rent Tribunal rulingCoramS. Okongo
Holding
The appeal is allowed, and the ruling and orders of the tribunal are set aside. The respondent's notice is declared illegal, null, and void. The appellant is allowed to file a proper notice of termination.
Facts
The respondent served a notice purportedly under the Landlord and Tenant (Shops, Hotels and Catering Establishments) Act to terminate the appellant's tenancy on Plot No. 4096/70. The appellant filed a complaint with the tribunal, challenging the notice's validity.
Issues
- The validity of the notice issued by the respondent
- The appellant's right to file a reference out of time
Reasoning
The tribunal's decision was based on incorrect legal interpretations and procedural errors.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- The ruling and orders of the tribunal are set aside
- The respondent's notice is declared illegal, null, and void
- The appellant is allowed to file a proper notice of termination
Remedies
- The respondent is restrained from evicting the appellant without following the procedure laid down in the Landlord and Tenant Act
- The respondent is at liberty to serve the appellant with a proper notice of termination
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Landlord and Tenant (Shops, Hotels and Catering Establishments) Act
- Chapter 301 Laws of Kenya
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