How Can a Landlord/Tenant Lawyer Help You?

An experienced landlord/tenant lawyer can help both a tenant and a landlord when issues arise. For tenants, landlord-tenant lawyers can help the tenant when they are discriminated against, the landlord is evicting illegally when your landlord would not make necessary repairs for you to have a livable place, the tenant has been injured because of the property, and when the landlord has broken the lease. The landlord tenant lawyers in Kenya can assist you resolve these issues.

A landlord-tenant lawyer can help a landlord when the tenant has breached the contract, not paid the required rent, used the property for illegal purposes, or stayed past their lease without paying rent and has become a trespasser.

What Should I Include in a Lease?

Rental or lease agreements are contracts between the landlord and tenant that define the terms of the relationship. A lease should contain the following terms:

• Rent: How much is the rent paid per month, what is the date of the month the rent is due, and what is the late penalty if the rent is not paid within a certain number of days? In non-rent controlled jurisdictions, landlords usually have the right to increase residential rent without limitation.
• Duration: The length of time the rental agreement will be in force. Rental contracts are generally month-to-month, and leases are often for six months to one year or more.
• Occupancy: The rental or lease agreement should identify the maximum allowable number of occupants (renters) permitted in the unit.
• Terms of Use: The agreement should state restrictions on allowed uses, such as whether pets (dogs, cats, etc.) are allowed in the building. Other restrictions that can be singled out are excessive noise and illegal activities. A lease or rental agreement may also forbid specific furnishings or accessories, like a waterbed or BBQ.
• Utilities: The agreement should state explicitly which utilities the tenant must pay for. Many apartment rentals include water and garbage collection, but electricity, gas, and telephone are usually the tenant’s responsibilities.
• Security Deposit: If a security deposit is required, the lease or rental agreement should expressly state the amount. The contract should also state how the landlord may use the deposit or if interest is to be paid on it. Lastly, the document must clearly state how the security deposit refund will be rendered.
• Landlord Entry: The lease or rental agreement should lay out the procedure for the landlord to gain entry to the unit. Landlords are usually required to notify the tenant before entering the unit. A tenant’s right to privacy varies from case to case.

• Move-in Inspection: The landlord and tenant should determine the condition of a rental unit when the tenants take possession and make note of (or photograph) any pre-existing conditions.
• Move-Out Inspection: A move-out inspection assesses the condition of the rental unit when tenants vacate a property. This information is compared to the move-in information provided and generally is the basis for a security deposit refund or reduction.
• Disabled Tenants: Tenants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations for their disabilities. However, landlords are not required to substantially impair their ability to do business in making those accommodations.

How Can I Find a Landlord Tenant Lawyer Online?

One of the best ways to find a lawyer online is through the services of Rayness Analytica. Post your case information online on our website. You’ll be matched with a lawyer for free and receive a response from a lawyer in your area within 1-3 business days. Our system also allows you to review lawyer profiles and ratings. In many instances, the prevailing party can get their lawyer expenses reimbursed, so if your lawyer believes that your case is strong enough to win, you may not have to pay any costs.

Should I Consult a Landlord Tenant Lawyer?

A real estate lawyer can help you identify the law that applies to your landlord-tenant relationship and achieve a beneficial result. They can also review the lease terms and help you discover what you are bound to do under the lease. Additionally, a real estate lawyer can help you if there may be defects on the premises or if you must deal with an eviction.

Remote Landlord Tenant Lawyers in Kenya

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