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Explain the establishment and jurisdiction of the Rent Tribunal.

Explain the establishment and jurisdiction of the Rent Tribunal.

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Maurice
(a) Establishment: it is established by section 4 (1) of the Rent Restriction Act, Cap 296.

(b) Composition: it consists of a chairman appointed by the minister. To qualify
for appointment as chairman, one must be an advocate of not less than 5 years standing.

(c) Jurisdiction: It exercises original jurisdiction in civil cases between landlord and tenants
of residential premises whose monthly rent does not exceed Ksh. 2500.

The rent tribunal has jurisdiction to:
(i) Assess the standard rent of any premises on application or at its instance.

(ii) Determine the date from which such rent is payable.

(iii) Apportion service charge between tenants if a tenancy is shared.

(iv) Permit the levy of distress for rent.

(v) Decisions of the tribunal may be appealed against in the High Court.
maurice.mutuku answered the question on April 27, 2018 at 09:50

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