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Tenancy / Rental Agreement
Made under the Landlord and Tenant Act Cap. 301 & the Law of Contract Act Cap. 23, Laws of Kenya
This Tenancy Agreement is entered into on the ___ day of Month, Year, between the LANDLORD and the TENANT described below.
1. Parties
Full Name
ID Number
P.O. Box / Estate, Town
+254 7XX XXX XXX
Full Name
ID Number
Estate, Town
+254 7XX XXX XXX
Employer name or next of kin
+254 7XX XXX XXX
2. Premises Description
Estate / Building Name, Street, Town
e.g. A3 / Flat 5 / House No. 7
e.g. Nairobi County
Bedsitter / 1BR / 2BR / 3BR / Stall / Office
Residential / Commercial / Office use only
e.g. Parking, Water, Shared facilities
3. Tenancy Period & Rent
DD/MM/YYYY
DD/MM/YYYY or Month-to-Month
Monthly Rent (KSh)
KSh 0,000
Security Deposit (KSh)
KSh 0,000
Rent Due Date Each Month
1st / 5th / 10th
M-Pesa / Bank Transfer / Cash
Paybill or Till No. (if applicable)
1 month / 2 months
e.g. 30 days after clearance
4. Utilities & Services
Landlord / Tenant pays
Landlord / Tenant pays / Prepaid meter
Landlord / Tenant pays
Landlord / Tenant / Included in rent
Tenant's own / Included
KSh 0,000 / month or None
5. Terms & Conditions
The Tenant shall pay the monthly rent on or before the agreed due date. A late payment penalty of KSh 500 per day may be charged for payments received after the due date.
The security deposit shall be held by the Landlord and refunded within the agreed period after the Tenant vacates, less any deductions for unpaid rent or damages beyond normal wear and tear.
The Tenant shall use the premises solely for residential / commercial purposes and shall not sublet or assign the tenancy without written consent from the Landlord.
The Tenant shall not make structural alterations to the premises without prior written consent from the Landlord. Any approved alterations shall remain with the premises on vacation.
The Tenant shall keep the premises clean and in good repair. Minor repairs below KSh 2,000 are the Tenant's responsibility; major structural repairs are the Landlord's responsibility.
The Landlord shall give the Tenant at least 1 month written notice before entering the premises for inspection or repairs, except in emergencies.
Either party may terminate this agreement by giving the other party 1 month written notice, in accordance with the agreed notice period above.
The Tenant shall not engage in any illegal, immoral or nuisance activities on or near the premises.
On vacating, the Tenant shall return the premises in the same condition as received (allowing for fair wear and tear), and hand over all keys and access cards.
Rent increases shall be communicated by the Landlord with at least 2 months' written notice.
Additional conditions, if any (or delete this line)
⚠️ Note: Kenya's Landlord and Tenant (Shops, Hotels and Catering Establishments) Act Cap. 301 governs commercial tenancies and provides controlled tenancy protections. For residential premises, the Rent Restriction Act Cap. 296 may apply. Disputes can be referred to the Business Premises Rent Tribunal.
6. Inventory of Items Handed Over (if furnished)
List any furniture, appliances or fittings included in the tenancy (e.g. sofa, beds, fridge, cooker). Attach a separate inventory sheet if needed. Write NONE if unfurnished.
7. Signatures
Landlord Name
Landlord — Signature & Date
Tenant Name
Tenant — Signature & Date
8. Witness
Witness Name
ID No.: ID No. | Date: Date
Both parties should retain a signed copy of this agreement. The Landlord may also register the tenancy with the relevant county government.