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How to Improve Your Tenant Retention Rate
Talk to any landlord or proper owner, and they will tell you that tenant turn over is perhaps the most painful part of property ownership. A vacated unit usually requires inspectio
All Articles About Election Period Affects Property Management in Kenya
Browse Bomahut articles, guides, and practical insights about election period affects property management in kenya for landlords and property managers in Kenya.
How to Manage Rental Property in Kenya for Foreigners
Buying rental property in Kenya is perhaps one of the most rewarding investments for foreigners. Whether you are planning to buy Kenyan property for a vacation home, rental, specul
How to start a property management company in Kenya.
The emergence and rise of the Real Estate sector in our country over the last decade has necessitated the need for development of property management companies. These are companies
Landlord and Tenant Act
The purpose of the Landlord and Tenant Act is to define rental property laws, be it residential or commercial properties. It provides adjudication of disputes and connections. It regulates the relationship between landlords and tenants and aims to create ease and stability in the rental housing sector. It also creates grounds for problem-solving between landlords and tenants. This Act applies to all residential and some business premises. It, however, excludes excepted residential properties and those let on service tenancies. In addition, residential properties whose monthly rent exceeds the amount prescribed by the Cabinet Secretary are also excluded. It applies to a tenancy of a business premise that has not been reduced into writing, has been reduced into writing, and; is for a period not longer than 5 years and contains provision for a termination (other than a breach of contract) within 5 years from the day of commencement. This Act protects tenants and landlords from any form of exploitation. It also ensures fair practices within the rental housing sector.
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