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