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Rent Restriction Act (Cap. 296).

Country/Territory
Kenya
Document type
Legislation
Date
1959 (1994)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act of Parliament to make provision for restricting the increase of rent, the right to possession and the exaction of premiums, and for fixing standard rents, in relation to dwelling-houses, and for other purposes incidental to or connected with the relationship of landlord and tenant of a dwelling-house.
Subject
Land & soil
Keyword
Land tenure Lease Court/tribunal
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa
Abstract

This Act provides for the control of increase in rent of such immovable property as set out in section 2 of this Act. For purposes of rent control, the Minister shall, by notice in the Gazette, establish such Rent Tribunals, having jurisdiction in such areas, as he or she may think fit. These courts may assess and fix rent and shall other powers as set out in sections 5 and 6. Any person who fails to comply with any lawful order or decision of the Tribunal shall be punished in accordance with section 7. Against certain decisions of the Rent Tribunal appeal may be lodged with the High Court. The Act further regulates the increase in rent and various other matters relative to rent of immovable property to which the Act applies.

Full text
English
Website
www.kenyalaw.org

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Rent Restriction Regulations (Cap. 296).

Legislation | Kenya | 1966 (2010)

Keyword: Land tenure, Lease, Court/tribunal, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Dispute settlement

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Rent Restriction (Appeals) Rules (Cap. 296).

Legislation | Kenya | 1969 (2010)

Keyword: Land tenure, Lease, Court/tribunal, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Dispute settlement

Source: FAO, FAOLEX