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Property & Landlord

Notice to Vacate -- Tenant's Notice (Cap. 296)

A Tenant's Notice to Vacate under Cap. 296. Used by tenants to formally notify their landlord of their intention to vacate a controlled residential property.

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What this document covers

Tenant and landlord details
Property address
Notice date and intended vacate date
Request for final inspection
Request for deposit refund and forwarding address
Governing law (Rent Restriction Act Cap. 296)

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a tenant leave before the end of a tenancy in Kenya?
Yes, but the tenant must serve the required notice period (typically one month for monthly tenancies) or risk liability for rent for the notice period. Leaving without notice may also result in forfeiture of the deposit, depending on the agreement.
What should a tenant's notice to vacate include?
The tenant's name, the property address, the intended vacate date, a request for a final inspection and deposit refund, and the tenant's forwarding address for deposit return. Sending by registered post or email with a read receipt creates a record of the notice date.
Is a tenant's notice to vacate required in writing?
The Law of Contract Act and Cap. 296 do not always require written notice, but a written notice protects the tenant by documenting the notice date. Without written evidence, landlords can dispute whether or when notice was given, potentially claiming additional rent.