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Discover your rights as a tenant under the Rent Restriction Act (Cap. 296) in this episode of Court Helicopter Explainer featuring Kenyan advocate Danstan Omari. This video breaks down key legal provisions governing rent, landlords, and tenant protections in Kenya. Learn whether a landlord can increase rent without notice, the role of the Rent Restriction Tribunal, and what the law says about eviction, disconnection of utilities, and landlord obligations. The discussion highlights important sections of the law, including Sections 9, 16, 22, 23, 26, and 29, explaining when a landlord must seek approval from the tribunal before increasing rent, levying distress, or evicting a tenant.

The video also addresses common issues tenants face, such as sudden rent increases, disconnection of water or electricity, failure to repair houses, and harassment intended to force tenants out. It explains the penalties landlords may face if they violate the law and outlines the jurisdictions of different Rent Restriction Tribunals across Kenya, including those in Nairobi, Nyeri, Garissa, Embu, Mombasa, Nakuru, Kisumu, Kakamega, and Eldoret. If you are a tenant or landlord seeking to understand your legal rights and obligations in Kenya, this explainer provides a practical guide grounded in the law.