Kenyan case law
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Mumo v Njuguna & 2 others (Tribunal Case E494 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1351 (KLR) (17 September 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Tribunal's Notice of Preliminary Objection is hereby allowed.
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Manjau t/a Blessed Shelters Holding Limited & another v Ngure & 2 others (Tribunal Case E283 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1356 (KLR) (17 September 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The tenants' application is dismissed with costs, and the interim orders are discharged. The landlord's application is allowed with costs. The respondents' costs are assessed at Kshs.30,000/=.
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Gitobu Imanyara t/a Gitobu Imanyara & Co. Advocates v Value Zone Limited (Tribunal Case E303 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1354 (KLR) (16 September 2024) (Judgment)
✦ The tenant's reference is allowed, and the landlord is ordered to undertake repairs within 60 days, conduct a site inspection, and keep paying rent at the agreed rate.
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Gichari v Maworks Investments Company Limited & 2 others (Tribunal Case E278 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1330 (KLR) (12 September 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The tenant's application is allowed in terms of Prayers 2, 3, 4 & 5. The landlords' application is dismissed.
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Smart Source Printers Limited v Asifu & another (Tribunal Case E732 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1444 (KLR) (Civ) (12 September 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Tenant's application is dismissed, and the landlord's application is allowed with the Tenant to settle all rents in arrears within 30 days and in default, the landlord is at liberty to levy distress at the tenant's costs. Each party bears their own costs.
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Kingori v Shariff (Tribunal Case E017 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1364 (KLR) (12 September 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Tribunal advises the parties to refer the dispute to the relevant superior court for determination.
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Yogo & another v Obondi & another (Tribunal Case E052 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 1480 (KLR) (12 September 2024) (Judgment)
✦ The notice of termination dated 16/6/2023 is declared illegal and of no legal effect nor consequence.
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Stanhope Engineers Limited v Estate Of Karugu Guandai (Tribunal Case E775 & E772 of 2023 (Consolidated)) [2024] KEBPRT 1363 (KLR) (11 September 2024) (Judgment)
✦ The notices of termination are upheld, and the tenancy is ordered terminated. The tenant must vacate the premises within 7 days, and the landlord will have the costs assessed at Kshs. 80,000/=
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Muimara Gym & Fitness Studio v Dansue General Enterprises Limited & 2 others (Tribunal Case E672 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1329 (KLR) (11 September 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The application dated 9th May 2024 is hereby allowed.
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Mutahi v Icon Valuers Limited & 2 others (Tribunal Case E585 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1331 (KLR) (11 September 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The application dated 21st May 2024 is hereby dismissed with costs to the landlord/ respondent. The application dated 20th June 2024 is allowed as prayed.
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Singh & 3 others v Ghatahora (Tribunal Case E828 of 2019) [2024] KEBPRT 1288 (KLR) (10 September 2024) (Judgment)
✦ The Landlord's notices to alter the terms of the Tenants' respective Tenancies dated 30/7/2019 are not merited.
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Kilonzo v Muathe (Tribunal Case E1102 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 1304 (KLR) (10 September 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Notice of Termination of Tenancy is invalid, and the application for temporary injunction is granted pending the hearing of the main reference.
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Posh It Limited v Ngila (Tribunal Case E750 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1362 (KLR) (9 September 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The landlord's notice of termination was invalid as it contravened the mandatory provisions of the Landlord and Tenant (Shops, Hotels and Catering Establishments) Act. The application is allowed in terms of prayers c and e.
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Korir v Rana Selection Limited (Tribunal Case E106 & E034 of 2024 (Consolidated)) [2024] KEBPRT 1367 (KLR) (Civ) (9 September 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The landlord's application is allowed, and the tenant's application is dismissed. The tenant must hand over the premises to the landlord immediately, and the landlord is awarded costs.
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Mint Holdings Limited v Josem Trust Limited (Tribunal Case E1075 of 2022) [2024] KEBPRT 1422 (KLR) (9 September 2024) (Ruling)
✦ Tenant’s Application is dismissed, and the Landlord is restrained from interfering with Tenant’s quiet use and possession of the suit premises
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Saifee Investment Limited v Clement O. Sheikh t/a Oriang General Green Grocers (Tribunal Case E071 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1365 (KLR) (6 September 2024) (Judgment)
✦ The notice of termination is upheld as it complies with the formal requirements of the Landlord and Tenant (Shops, Hotels and Catering Establishments) Act.
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Baariu v Mwambi & another (Tribunal Case E485 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1290 (KLR) (6 September 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Notice to terminate tenancy dated 24th April 2024 is upheld, and the tenant’s tenancy is terminated. The tenant is liable for electricity bills and special refuse collection charges. The tenant shall vacate the premises within 30 days and pay costs.
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Galaczy Ventures Company Limited v Kipsetim (Tribunal Case E055 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1262 (KLR) (Civ) (6 September 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The application is allowed, and the applicant is granted 30 days to comply with Order 11 of the Civil Procedure Rules by filing witnesses' statements and other documents in support of their respective cases.
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Pluristar Limited v Okeno (Tribunal Case E1127 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 1366 (KLR) (6 September 2024) (Judgment)
✦ The Tribunal finds the notice to terminate tenancy valid as the landlord has satisfied the requirements of section 7(1)(b) and section 4(5) of CAP 301 Laws of Kenya.
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Kibugi v Japheth Muthuka t/a Junior Shop & 3 others (Tribunal Case E483 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1281 (KLR) (6 September 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The application dated 20th June 2024 is allowed.
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Karissa & another v Matheka & another (Tribunal Case E327 of 2021) [2024] KEBPRT 1287 (KLR) (Civ) (5 September 2024) (Judgment)
✦ The court allowed the tenants' application to continue paying rent at Kshs 10,000/= per month pending full hearing and determined the rent for the demised premises at Kshs 20,000/= exclusive of any taxes or charges.
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Marubu v Thuita (Tribunal Case E543 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1289 (KLR) (4 September 2024) (Judgment)
✦ The notice to terminate tenancy dated 9th February 2024 is approved, and the landlord’s application is allowed in terms of prayers 2 & 4 thereof.
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Macharia v Kioi (Tribunal Case E006 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1218 (KLR) (30 August 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Tenant's Application is hereby dismissed. Each party to bear their own costs.
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Clemesa Boutique Hotel Limited v Mohamed & another (Tribunal Case E601 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1265 (KLR) (30 August 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Landlord is entitled to levy distress for rent arrears for the months of June and July 2024 and any other subsequent month that the rent remains unpaid. The Landlord's prayer for termination of the tenancy is declined.
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Fundi v Ochieng (Tribunal Case E148 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1226 (KLR) (30 August 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Landlady’s Reference and Application are dismissed. The Landlady is ordered to proceed as earlier ordered to take back the premises and re-let to another tenant.