Kenyan case law
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Precision Diagnostics Clinics Limited v Sesame Limited & another (Tribunal Case 274 of 2020) [2024] KEBPRT 787 (KLR) (13 May 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The landlord's application for permission to levy distress is allowed, and the tenant's application for quiet possession is allowed. The tenant is ordered to settle rent arrears within 30 days, and the landlord is granted the right to levy distress if the tenant defaults.
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Nyawade t/a Jacqueline Boutique v Kenya Conference Catholic Bishops; Odhiambo t/a Nailicious Nail and Beauty Supply (Objector) (Tribunal Case 253 of 2018) [2024] KEBPRT 798 (KLR) (10 May 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The attachment and intended sale of the Objector's assorted goods by M/S Garam Investments is set aside, and the goods are released unconditionally.
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Burger Chief Limited v APA Insurance Limited (Tribunal Case E953 of 2022) [2024] KEBPRT 659 (KLR) (9 May 2024) (Judgment)
✦ The landlord's notice to increase rent is upheld, and the rent is increased to Kshs.176,770 effective May 1, 2024. The tenant's reference is dismissed.
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Muge v Maalim (Tribunal Case E139 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 793 (KLR) (9 May 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Tenant's Reference is dismissed.
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Mwiti v Juma (Tribunal Case E039 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1144 (KLR) (9 May 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Tribunal finds the Termination Notices dated 08/12/2023 and the Notice of Motion Application dated 25/01/2024 to be null and void.
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Kamau v Ngoya (Tribunal Case E761 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 1140 (KLR) (9 May 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The preliminary objection is not merited, and the landlord is entitled to the rent deposit and the rent arrears.
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Benard Kipchumba t/a Classic Exective Car Wash v George Ndirangu t/a Seconders General Merchants (Tribunal Case E008 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 788 (KLR) (8 May 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Tribunal has no jurisdiction to hear and determine the dispute as there does not exist a landlord-Tenant relationship between the parties.
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Nthama v Maundu & 2 others (Tribunal Case E027 & E019 of 2024 (Consolidated)) [2024] KEBPRT 803 (KLR) (8 May 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The court strikes out the reference in BPRT Case No. E019 of 2024 and allows the tenant quiet enjoyment of the demised premises in BPRT Case No. E027 of 2024. The costs of the proceedings in BPRT Case No. E027 of 2024 are awarded to the landlord and the tenant's reference is allowed in the same terms.
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Wangui & another v Twelve Investment Limited & 2 others (Tribunal Case E1124 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 1145 (KLR) (7 May 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The demand notice is null and void, and the tenants are ordered to clear outstanding rent within 30 days. The landlord is restrained from evicting the tenants.
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Ogamba v Reheman (Tribunal Case E318 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 658 (KLR) (7 May 2024) (Judgment)
✦ The court dismissed the tenant's claim and ordered the landlord to recover all rents and mesne profits until the tenant delivers vacant possession or is evicted.
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Odit v Gachangi (Tribunal Case E087 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1139 (KLR) (7 May 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The tribunal dismisses the tenant's reference and orders the tenant to vacate the premises at the end of the academic year, pay Ksh 27,000 in rent arrears within two months, and pay all rent payments as they fall due. The landlord can vacate the tenant if two months' rent arrears are not paid.
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Gacheru v Kiura t/a Njuki Imwe Hardware (Tribunal Case E003 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 801 (KLR) (7 May 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The notice to terminate the tenancy is declared unlawful and of no legal effect. The parties are ordered to reconcile their rental accounts and report back to the court within 30 days.
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Mtondoi v Hemed (Tribunal Case E308 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 666 (KLR) (7 May 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Landlord’s termination notice is invalid as there is no evidence of a firm and real intention to renovate. The Tenant is found to be in default and required to pay outstanding arrears.
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Kihumba v Mt Sinai Agencies (Tribunal Case E177 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 1143 (KLR) (7 May 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The tribunal finds the notice invalid and the rent arrears do not exist as of the filing of the suit.
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Bidali & another v Guandai t/a Guandai Karugu Holdings Limited (Tribunal Case E1067 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 1146 (KLR) (7 May 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The court finds that the relationship is a controlled tenancy and orders the tenant to be allowed to peacefully occupy the premises with the rent as per the previous terms.
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Wainaina v Moiben & another (Tribunal Case E111 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 662 (KLR) (Civ) (6 May 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Tribunal upholds the Tenant's reference and finds the Landlord's Notice to be invalid.
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Nyulia v Macharia & another (Tribunal Case E1242 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 1138 (KLR) (3 May 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Tribunal finds the tenant's application merited and orders the landlord to return properties, reopen and reinstate the tenant, and pay damages.
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Njagi & another v Mwaura & another (Tribunal Case E1213 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 667 (KLR) (3 May 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Tribunal finds that the case is res judicata and does not have jurisdiction to hear the application.
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Masara v Kimani & 2 others (Tribunal Case E117, E119 & E120 of 2023 (Consolidated)) [2024] KEBPRT 556 (KLR) (3 May 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The landlord's references are allowed, and the tenancy notices are upheld. The tenants are ordered to pay outstanding rent arrears and vacate the premises within 30 days. They are also ordered to pay costs to the landlord.
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She’s Beauty Parlor v Akamba Steel and General Wholesalers Ltd (Tribunal Case E1151 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 541 (KLR) (3 May 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The matter is struck out for want of jurisdiction and all interim orders are discharged.
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Rono v Abdullahi (Tribunal Case E133 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 642 (KLR) (3 May 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs.
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Onsomu v Gatati (Tribunal Case E096 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 531 (KLR) (3 May 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Tenant's Application succeeds in re-opening the Tenant's Business Premises, returning seized items, and exempting the Tenant from paying rent from 9th January 2024.
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Gachanja & another v Narok Nyawira Enterprise & another (Tribunal Case E228 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 542 (KLR) (3 May 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The tribunal dismisses the notice of preliminary objection and the case proceeds to hearing of the application.
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Winerack (Sailors) v New Realite Limited & 3 others (Tribunal Case 1001 of 2019) [2024] KEBPRT 558 (KLR) (3 May 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The tenant's application is allowed in terms of prayers 2, 3, and 4 pending hearing and determination of the reference on the merits.
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FW Njoroge & Company Advocates v Harambee Co-operative and Credit Society Limited (Tribunal Case E665 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 638 (KLR) (3 May 2024) (Judgment)
✦ There exists a controlled Tenancy between the Landlord and the Tenant. Any rent increment must comply with the provisions of section 4 of Cap 301. V.A.T and service charge remain payable by the Tenant.