Tenancy Agreement in Kenya

A tenancy agreement in Kenya is an agreement between the landlord (owner of the house) and the tenant to allow the tenant to occupy a house owned by the landlord under certain terms and conditions. It gives the tenant possession for a certain time as indicated in the tenancy agreement.

A tenancy outlines the terms and conditions of the tenancy. Common clauses include;

• Period of the tenancy
• Terms of rent payment i.e. frequency of payment and the date of payment
• Deposit (and the terms for refund)
• Obligations of the Landlord
• Obligations of the tenant
• Notice Period
• Dispute Resolution Clause
• Governing Law

It’s crucial to read through the tenancy agreement and note the terms and conditions.