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Alshad Gulamali Surani & another v Minister for Housing & 2 others [2020] KEELC 3107 (KLR)

[2020] KEELC 3107 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
3107
Citation
[2020] KEELC 3107 (KLR)
Decided
9 April 2020
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramS. M. KIBUNJA
Holding

The Plaintiffs' claims are upheld, and the Defendants are ordered to vacate the property and remove the restriction.

Facts

The Plaintiffs, Alshad Gulamali Surani and Zulekha Sadrudin Esmail, claimed against the Defendants, The Minister for Housing, District Land Registrar, Kisumu, and The Attorney General, for vacant possession, mesne profits, removal of restrictions, and general damages for trespass to property.

Issues

  1. Ownership and possession of the property
  2. Eviction of tenants
  3. Registration of restrictions

Reasoning

The Plaintiffs were the registered proprietors and had let out the property to tenants. The Defendants evicted the tenants and registered a restriction against the title.

Outcome

Appeal upheld

Orders

  • The 1st Defendant (The Minister for Housing) to vacate the property and remove the restriction

Remedies

  • Vacant possession
  • Mesne profits
  • Removal of restriction
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