The Rent Restrictions Act Cap 296 of the laws of Kenya protects low-income tenants from harassment by landlords. It also establishes the rent tribunal, which is tasked with determining disputes between landlords and tenants of protected tenancies. However, the tenancy agreement must be followed when planning to evict them, or to increase rent, with notice given. “If they are in breach of an agreement, there is a tenancy notice for termination. Oftentimes, the occupancy depends on the integrity of both the landlord and the tenant.

Source: Standard Digital August 13, 2020 06:56 UTC