Investigation of complaints by the Kenya Rent tribunal

(1) In addition to any other powers specifically conferred on it by this Act, the
tribunal may investigate any complaint relating to the tenancy of premises made to
it by either a tenant or the landlord of those premises.
(2) Any tenant or any landlord making any such complaint to the tribunal shall
pay such fee as may be prescribed.
(3) Nothing in this section shall preclude the tribunal from taking cognizance of
any infringement of this Act or of any dispute or matter likely to lead to a dispute
between a tenant and a landlord of which no complaint has been made to the
tribunal under the provisions of this Act.
(4) Where a complaint has been made against a tenant or a landlord, or against
the agent or servant of either of them, or where the tribunal has taken cognisance of
any dispute or of any facts which are likely to lead to a dispute between a landlord
and a tenant, the tribunal may order the parties or the landlord or tenant, as the
case may be, to appear before the tribunal at a specified time and place for the
purpose of investigating the complaint or dispute.
(5) Where the tribunal investigates any complaint or other matter under this
section it may make such order in the matter, being an order which it is by this Act
empowered to make, as the justice of the case may require.