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Tenancy Agreement (Kenya)

Most deposit fights start with a tenancy nobody wrote down. This AI-drafted tenancy agreement puts the rent, the deposit, the term and the house rules on paper the way Kenyan advocates draft them, so the landlord and the tenant both know the terms from day one.

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What's included

  • ✓A complete tenancy agreement filled in with landlord, tenant and premises details
  • ✓Monthly rent, payment date and an M-Pesa or bank payment clause in Kenya Shillings
  • ✓Security deposit terms: the amount, what it can be applied to, and the refund deadline at the end of the tenancy
  • ✓Term and start date, with renewal and termination notice provisions
  • ✓Repair and maintenance duties split between landlord and tenant
  • ✓A ready-to-print PDF, delivered as soon as payment confirms

Clause-by-clause coverage

The document is drafted with the same structure Kenyan advocates use. It covers:

1.Parties: landlord and tenant full names and contacts
2.Premises description: address, unit number and included fittings
3.Term: fixed period with start date and renewal mechanics
4.Rent: amount in KES, due date, and payment channel
5.Security deposit: holding, permitted deductions and refund period
6.Service charge and utilities: who pays water, electricity and garbage
7.Tenant covenants: lawful use, no subletting without consent, care of the premises
8.Landlord covenants: quiet enjoyment and structural repairs
9.Termination: notice periods and rent arrears default
10.Execution blocks with witness signatures

See how it reads

A short excerpt of the drafting style. Your copy carries the details you enter at checkout.

THIS TENANCY AGREEMENT is made this ___ day of _______ 20__ BETWEEN [LANDLORD NAME] of P.O. Box [____] (the "Landlord") AND [TENANT NAME], holder of National ID No. [________] (the "Tenant"). The Landlord lets and the Tenant takes ALL THAT premises known as [PREMISES ADDRESS] (the "Premises") for a term of [TERM] commencing on [START DATE] at a monthly rent of Kenya Shillings [RENT] (KSh [RENT]) payable in advance on or before the fifth day of each month. The Tenant shall on signing pay a refundable security deposit of KSh [DEPOSIT], to be held against damage beyond fair wear and tear and refunded within fourteen (14) days of vacant possession...

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Fill in the details that go into the document, pay KSh 1,550 by M-Pesa or card, and download the finished PDF.

Tenancy Agreement (Kenya)

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KSh 1,550

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Frequently asked questions

Is a written tenancy agreement required in Kenya?
Not for every tenancy, but you want one. Verbal tenancies are enforceable and almost impossible to prove once a deposit or arrears dispute starts. A short written agreement signed by both parties is standard Kenyan practice. For premises covered by the Landlord and Tenant (Shops, Hotels and Catering Establishments) Act, a written record matters even more, because those controlled tenancies can only be ended through formal notice.
How does the security deposit work under Kenyan practice?
Kenyan landlords typically charge one month’s rent as a refundable deposit, often alongside the first month’s rent up front. The deposit is held against unpaid rent and damage beyond fair wear and tear. It is not the tenant’s last month of rent unless the landlord agrees to that in writing. The agreement spells out what can be deducted and sets a 14-day refund deadline, which is the clause that heads off most end-of-tenancy disputes.
What notice period applies to end the tenancy?
As drafted, either party gives one month’s written notice after the initial term, which is the common Kenyan residential standard. Where rent is in arrears the landlord’s remedies follow the default clause and Kenyan law, including the Distress for Rent Act (Cap 293), which sets its own formal procedure. Landlords should not seize goods informally.
Can I use this for a shop or commercial premises?
It is written for residential tenancies. Shops, hotels and catering establishments in Kenya fall under the controlled-tenancy regime of Cap 301, which imposes mandatory notice procedures and tribunal jurisdiction. For those, have an advocate adapt the document before anyone signs.
How do I receive the document after paying?
Pay by M-Pesa or card and the agreement is generated straight away, usually inside a minute. You get a download link on screen and a copy by email. The link stays valid for 30 days and up to 10 downloads.

Template, not legal advice.

This document is an AI-drafted template for general use in Kenya. It is not legal advice and does not create an advocate-client relationship. For transactions of significant value, have a qualified advocate review your signed document and verify the other party's details independently.

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