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Nyambura & 2 others v Kenya African National Union (KANU) (Environment and Land Appeal E002 of 2021) [2023] KEELC 16381 (KLR) (28 February 2023) (Judgment)

[2023] KEELC 16381 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
16381
Citation
[2023] KEELC 16381 (KLR)
Decided
28 February 2023
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Summary at a glance

TypeLandlord-Tenant DisputePostureAppeal from a Business Premises Rent Tribunal (BPRT) judgmentCoramK. BOR
The BPRT's judgment is set aside, and the landlord's notices are upheld with the rent increase effective from the date of the BPRT judgment.

Facts

The Respondent (KANU) issued notices to increase rent for the Appellants' business premises. The Appellants filed references with the BPRT, which awarded a rent increase based on the Respondent's valuation report. The Appellants appealed the BPRT's decision.

Issues

  • Credibility of valuers' testimony
  • Jurisdiction of the BPRT to increase rent
  • Appellants' right to challenge the landlord's notices

Reasoning

The court found the BPRT's decision flawed due to insufficient evidence and the Appellants' right to challenge the landlord's notices. The court agreed with the Appellants that the BPRT should have considered the Appellants' valuation report.

Outcome

The landlord's notices are upheld with the rent increase effective from the date of the BPRT judgment.

Orders

  • The BPRT's judgment is set aside.
  • The landlord's notices are upheld with the rent increase effective from the date of the BPRT judgment.

Remedies

  • The landlord's notices are upheld with the rent increase effective from the date of the BPRT judgment.

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Section 4 of the Landlord and Tenant Act
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