Property & Landlord

Rent Increase Notice

A Rent Increase Notice formally notifies a tenant of an upcoming rent increase. Compliant with Kenyan property law — sets out the new amount and effective date.

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What this document covers

Landlord and tenant details
Property address
Current rent amount
New rent amount
Effective date
Notice period given
Governing law clause

Frequently Asked Questions

How much notice must a Kenyan landlord give for a rent increase?
For uncontrolled tenancies, the tenancy agreement governs — typically at least one full rental period (one month for monthly tenancies). For controlled residential tenancies under Cap. 296, a unilateral increase is not permitted — the landlord must obtain tenant consent or a Rent Tribunal order.
Can a tenant refuse a rent increase in Kenya?
For uncontrolled tenancies, yes — the tenant can refuse and opt to vacate instead. If they remain and pay the new rent, they accept the increase. For controlled tenancies, the tenant can object to the Rent Tribunal, which will determine the appropriate rent.
Is there a maximum rent increase allowed in Kenya?
There is no statutory cap for uncontrolled tenancies. For controlled tenancies, the Rent Restriction Tribunal sets the controlled rent. Commercial premises under Cap. 301 have their own rent review procedure through the Business Premises Rent Tribunal.