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Fredrick Mutua Mulinge t/a Kitui Uniform v Kitui Teachers Housing Cooperative Society Limited [2017] KEELC 1941 (KLR)

[2017] KEELC 1941 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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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

  1. The validity of the notice issued by the respondent
  2. 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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