Obligations of a Tenant under Kenya Laws

Obligations of a Tenant
You must:
*.Pay your rent on time
*.Pay any other charges that are specified in the letting agreement, for example, waste collection charges; utility bills; management feesto the management companyin an apartment complex – see ‘Other charges and payments’ below
*.Keep the property in good order
*.Inform the landlord if repairs are needed and give the landlord access to the property to carry out repairs
*.Give the landlord access (by appointment) for routine inspections
*.Inform the landlord of who is living in the property
*.Avoid causing damage or nuisance
*.Make sure that you do not cause the landlord to be in breach of the law
*.Comply with any special terms in your tenancy agreement, oral or written
*.Give the landlord the information required to register with the Rent Tribunal Board and sign the registration form when asked to do so
*.Give the landlord proper notice when you areending the tenancy

You should note that it may be more difficult to assert your rights if you have broken conditions of your tenancy.

Other charges and payments.
Whether or not you have to pay for services such as heating, electricity, gas or TV connections depends on the terms of your letting agreement. In practice, if you are renting a house, you are likely to be liable for all these charges.