David Wanjohi Kamau v George N Kamau [2004] KEHC 1601 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1601
- Citation
- [2004] KEHC 1601 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 May 2004
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a determination of the Business Premises Rent TribunalCoramDANIEL MUSINGA
Holding
The appeal is allowed, and the ruling of the Business Premises Rent Tribunal is set aside. The respondent shall pay the costs of the appeal and the reference.
Facts
The appellant (landlord) sought to terminate the respondent's (tenant) tenancy due to arrears of rent. The respondent filed a reference, and the Senior Principal Magistrate's court allowed him to pay rent arrears by monthly installments.
Issues
- Whether the respondent was in arrears of rent for four months and was irregular in payment
- Whether the respondent had reasonable grounds for being in arrears
Reasoning
The respondent was in arrears of rent for four months and had been irregular in payment. There were no proper grounds for allowing the reference.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, ruling of the Business Premises Rent Tribunal set aside
Orders
- Respondent to pay the costs of the appeal and the reference
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