{"id":2910,"date":"2026-08-26T09:19:01","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T09:19:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/?p=2910"},"modified":"2026-08-26T09:19:03","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T09:19:03","slug":"rent-restriction-act-in-kenya-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/rent-restriction-act-in-kenya-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"Rent Restriction Act in Kenya Explained: The Ultimate RentalDesk Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/rent-restriction-act-in-kenya-explained\/rentaldesk_rent_restriction_act_kenya_under_2mb\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2915\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2915\" src=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/RentalDesk_Rent_Restriction_Act_Kenya_Under_2MB.jpg\" alt=\"Rent Restriction Act in Kenya explained \" width=\"1024\" height=\"1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/RentalDesk_Rent_Restriction_Act_Kenya_Under_2MB.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/RentalDesk_Rent_Restriction_Act_Kenya_Under_2MB-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/RentalDesk_Rent_Restriction_Act_Kenya_Under_2MB-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/RentalDesk_Rent_Restriction_Act_Kenya_Under_2MB-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/contact\"><strong><span class=\"\">Rent Restriction Act in Kenya explained<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span class=\"\">\u00a0begins with understanding one of the oldest and most misunderstood pieces of legislation governing residential tenancies in the country. Enacted in 1959 under Cap 296, the Rent Restriction Act was designed to protect low-income tenants from exploitative rent increases and unlawful evictions<\/span><span class=\"\">. However, decades later, the Act&#8217;s coverage has been significantly overtaken by economic realities, leaving many landlords and tenants confused about when the law actually applies.\u00a0<\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"\">RentalDesk<\/span><\/a><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0helps landlords maintain accurate rent records, track payments, and ensure compliance with applicable rental laws, including proper documentation of standard rents and tenancy terms.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/rent-restriction-act-in-kenya-explained\/#What_Is_the_Rent_Restriction_Act_in_Kenya\" >What Is the Rent Restriction Act in Kenya?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/rent-restriction-act-in-kenya-explained\/#Key_Definitions_Under_the_Rent_Restriction_Act_in_Kenya\" >Key Definitions Under the Rent Restriction Act in Kenya<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/rent-restriction-act-in-kenya-explained\/#Standard_Rent\" >Standard Rent<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/rent-restriction-act-in-kenya-explained\/#ProtectedControlled_Tenancies\" >Protected\/Controlled Tenancies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/rent-restriction-act-in-kenya-explained\/#Exemptions_from_the_Act\" >Exemptions from the Act<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/rent-restriction-act-in-kenya-explained\/#The_Rent_Restriction_Tribunal\" >The Rent Restriction Tribunal<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/rent-restriction-act-in-kenya-explained\/#Tribunal_Jurisdiction\" >Tribunal Jurisdiction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/rent-restriction-act-in-kenya-explained\/#Tribunal_Powers\" >Tribunal Powers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/rent-restriction-act-in-kenya-explained\/#Important_Jurisdictional_Limitation\" >Important Jurisdictional Limitation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/rent-restriction-act-in-kenya-explained\/#Penalties_for_Non-Compliance\" >Penalties for Non-Compliance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/rent-restriction-act-in-kenya-explained\/#Appeals\" >Appeals<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/rent-restriction-act-in-kenya-explained\/#Rent_Restrictions_Under_the_Act\" >Rent Restrictions Under the Act<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/rent-restriction-act-in-kenya-explained\/#Restriction_on_Increasing_Rent\" >Restriction on Increasing Rent<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/rent-restriction-act-in-kenya-explained\/#Penalty_for_Accepting_Excess_Rent\" >Penalty for Accepting Excess Rent<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/rent-restriction-act-in-kenya-explained\/#Eviction_Protections\" >Eviction Protections<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/rent-restriction-act-in-kenya-explained\/#Distress_for_Rent\" >Distress for Rent<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/rent-restriction-act-in-kenya-explained\/#Exemptions_from_the_Rent_Restriction_Act\" >Exemptions from the Rent Restriction Act<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/rent-restriction-act-in-kenya-explained\/#1_Exempted_Dwelling-Houses\" >1. Exempted Dwelling-Houses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/rent-restriction-act-in-kenya-explained\/#2_Service_Tenancies\" >2. Service Tenancies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/rent-restriction-act-in-kenya-explained\/#3_Properties_Above_KShs_2500_Standard_Rent\" >3. Properties Above KShs. 2,500 Standard Rent<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/rent-restriction-act-in-kenya-explained\/#The_KShs_2500_Challenge\" >The KShs. 2,500 Challenge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/rent-restriction-act-in-kenya-explained\/#Interaction_with_Business_Premises_Rent_Tribunal\" >Interaction with Business Premises Rent Tribunal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/rent-restriction-act-in-kenya-explained\/#Historical_Application_of_the_Rent_Restriction_Act\" >Historical Application of the Rent Restriction Act<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/rent-restriction-act-in-kenya-explained\/#Common_Misconceptions_About_the_Rent_Restriction_Act\" >Common Misconceptions About the Rent Restriction Act<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/rent-restriction-act-in-kenya-explained\/#1_%E2%80%9CThe_Act_Applies_to_All_Rental_Properties%E2%80%9D\" >1. &#8220;The Act Applies to All Rental Properties&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/rent-restriction-act-in-kenya-explained\/#2_%E2%80%9CThe_Tribunal_Handles_Security_Deposit_Refunds%E2%80%9D\" >2. &#8220;The Tribunal Handles Security Deposit Refunds&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/rent-restriction-act-in-kenya-explained\/#3_%E2%80%9CThe_Act_Has_Been_Updated%E2%80%9D\" >3. &#8220;The Act Has Been Updated&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/rent-restriction-act-in-kenya-explained\/#4_%E2%80%9CAll_Tenants_Can_Approach_the_Rent_Restriction_Tribunal%E2%80%9D\" >4. &#8220;All Tenants Can Approach the Rent Restriction Tribunal&#8221;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/rent-restriction-act-in-kenya-explained\/#How_RentalDesk_Simplifies_Compliance_with_Rental_Laws\" >How RentalDesk Simplifies Compliance with Rental Laws<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/rent-restriction-act-in-kenya-explained\/#Organized_Property_Records\" >Organized Property Records<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/rent-restriction-act-in-kenya-explained\/#Standard_Rent_Documentation\" >Standard Rent Documentation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/rent-restriction-act-in-kenya-explained\/#Compliance_with_Notice_Requirements\" >Compliance with Notice Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/rent-restriction-act-in-kenya-explained\/#Automated_Rent_Tracking\" >Automated Rent Tracking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/rent-restriction-act-in-kenya-explained\/#Communication_History\" >Communication History<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Rent_Restriction_Act_in_Kenya\"><\/span><span class=\"\">What Is the Rent Restriction Act in Kenya?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">The\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dexa.co.ke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span class=\"\">Rent Restriction Act in Kenya explained<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span class=\"\">\u00a0starts with its purpose: 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<\/span><span class=\"\">. The Act applies to residential properties only\u2014commercial premises fall under separate legislation (Cap 301 for shops, hotels, and catering establishments)<\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">A critical limitation of the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pawa.co.ke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span class=\"\">Rent Restriction Act in Kenya explained<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span class=\"\">\u00a0is that it\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">only applies to dwelling-houses with a standard rent not exceeding KShs. 2,500 per month<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">. This threshold was set based on the rent levels prevailing on January 1, 1981, and has never been updated<\/span><span class=\"\">. In today&#8217;s rental market, where even modest bedsitters in Nairobi cost far more than KShs. 2,500, the Act&#8217;s coverage has become extremely limited.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Definitions_Under_the_Rent_Restriction_Act_in_Kenya\"><\/span><span class=\"\">Key Definitions Under the Rent Restriction Act in Kenya<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Understanding the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pms.co.ke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span class=\"\">Rent Restriction Act in Kenya explained<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span class=\"\">\u00a0requires familiarity with several key terms:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Standard_Rent\"><\/span><span class=\"\">Standard Rent<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Standard rent is the rent at which a dwelling-house was let on January 1, 1981<\/span><span class=\"\">. If the property was not let or was not yet erected at that time, the standard rent is assessed by the Rent Restriction Tribunal<\/span><span class=\"\">. The Act restricts landlords from charging rent above the standard rent, subject to reassessment by the Tribunal<\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ProtectedControlled_Tenancies\"><\/span><span class=\"\">Protected\/Controlled Tenancies<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">A protected or controlled tenancy under the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/estateadmin.co.ke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span class=\"\">Rent Restriction Act in Kenya explained<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span class=\"\">\u00a0is a residential tenancy where the monthly rent is KShs. 2,500 or below<\/span><span class=\"\">. These tenancies receive special protection against rent increases and eviction under the Act<\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exemptions_from_the_Act\"><\/span><span class=\"\">Exemptions from the Act<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Section 2(1) of the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/churchesadmin.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span class=\"\">Rent Restriction Act in Kenya explained<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span class=\"\">\u00a0excludes the following from coverage<\/span><span class=\"\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Dwelling-houses with standard rent exceeding KShs. 2,500 per month<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Exempted dwelling-houses<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Dwelling-houses let on service tenancies<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Rent_Restriction_Tribunal\"><\/span><span class=\"\">The Rent Restriction Tribunal<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">The\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vega.co.ke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span class=\"\">Rent Restriction Act in Kenya explained<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span class=\"\">\u00a0establishes the Rent Restriction Tribunal (RRT) under Section 4<\/span><span class=\"\">. This quasi-judicial body handles disputes involving residential properties that qualify under the Act<\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tribunal_Jurisdiction\"><\/span><span class=\"\">Tribunal Jurisdiction<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">The\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dereva.co.ke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span class=\"\">Rent Restriction Act in Kenya explained<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span class=\"\">\u00a0gives the Tribunal power to determine<\/span><span class=\"\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Questions concerning determination of rent<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Mesne profits and service charges<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Repairs of rented premises<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Recovery of possession of premises<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Levy of distress for rent<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Apportionment of service charges among tenants<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tribunal_Powers\"><\/span><span class=\"\">Tribunal Powers<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Under Sections 5 and 6 of the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/jaat.co.ke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span class=\"\">Rent Restriction Act in Kenya explained<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span class=\"\">, the Tribunal has extensive powers<\/span><span class=\"\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Rent Assessment Powers:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Assess the standard rent of any premises, either on application or of its own motion<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Fix the date from which standard rent is payable<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Fix service charges (water, light, conservancy, security) in addition to standard rent<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Apportion charges among tenants sharing common services<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Repair Orders:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Order landlords to carry out necessary repairs within a specified time<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">If the landlord fails, authorize the tenant to execute repairs and deduct the cost from rent<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Possession and Recovery Powers:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Make orders for recovery of possession of premises<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Order recovery of arrears of rent, mesne profits, and service charges<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Permit levy of distress for rent<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Reduction Powers:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Reduce standard or recoverable rent where the landlord has failed to carry out required repairs or maintenance<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Refund Powers:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Order refund of irrecoverable rent paid by a tenant (application must be made within two years of the amount becoming due)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Jurisdictional_Limitation\"><\/span><span class=\"\">Important Jurisdictional Limitation<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">A crucial aspect of the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wito.co.ke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span class=\"\">Rent Restriction Act in Kenya explained<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span class=\"\">\u00a0is the Tribunal&#8217;s limited jurisdiction. The Tribunal cannot determine disputes where the monthly rent exceeds KShs. 2,500<\/span><span class=\"\">. Recent court decisions have reinforced this position, with the Environment and Land Court confirming that the Tribunal lacks jurisdiction for properties above this threshold<\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">In one case, an appellant who had filed a complaint before the Rent Restriction Tribunal was informed that the Tribunal lacked jurisdiction because the monthly rent under the lease agreement exceeded the pecuniary jurisdictional limit as per Section 2(1) of the Act<\/span><span class=\"\">. The court noted that &#8220;the Tribunal being a statutory creature under Cap 296 could not expand its powers&#8221;<\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Penalties_for_Non-Compliance\"><\/span><span class=\"\">Penalties for Non-Compliance<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Section 7 of the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/awasam.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span class=\"\">Rent Restriction Act in Kenya explained<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span class=\"\">\u00a0imposes penalties for failing to comply with a lawful order or decision of the Tribunal: a fine not exceeding KShs. 2,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, or both<\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Appeals\"><\/span><span class=\"\">Appeals<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Section 8 of the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/saseni.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span class=\"\">Rent Restriction Act in Kenya explained<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span class=\"\">\u00a0allows appeals from certain Tribunal decisions to the High Court<\/span><span class=\"\">. However, no appeal lies from an order or decision made by consent of parties<\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rent_Restrictions_Under_the_Act\"><\/span><span class=\"\">Rent Restrictions Under the Act<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Restriction_on_Increasing_Rent\"><\/span><span class=\"\">Restriction on Increasing Rent<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Section 9 of the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/prim.co.ke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span class=\"\">Rent Restriction Act in Kenya explained<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span class=\"\">\u00a0prohibits landlords from recovering rent in excess of the standard rent, regardless of any tenancy agreement executed between the landlord and tenant<\/span><span class=\"\">. Landlords may only increase rent when the rates payable by the landlord to the government over the dwelling premises increase during the letting period<\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">The\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span class=\"\">Rent Restriction Act in Kenya explained<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span class=\"\">\u00a0also includes a notice requirement\u2014no rent increase is due or recoverable until the landlord has served a valid written notice of intention to increase the rent<\/span><span class=\"\">. This requirement applies whether the increase is by agreement with the tenant or by reassessment of standard rent by the Tribunal.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Penalty_for_Accepting_Excess_Rent\"><\/span><span class=\"\">Penalty for Accepting Excess Rent<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Section 10 of the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fama.co.ke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span class=\"\">Rent Restriction Act in Kenya explained<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span class=\"\">\u00a0makes it an offence for a landlord, agent, or employee to demand or accept rent exceeding the standard rent<\/span><span class=\"\">. This provision aims to prevent exploitation of tenants.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eviction_Protections\"><\/span><span class=\"\">Eviction Protections<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Under the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/spacekits.co.ke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span class=\"\">Rent Restriction Act in Kenya explained<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span class=\"\">, landlords must provide a valid reason for eviction\u2014such as non-payment of rent or property damage\u2014and follow due process, which may involve obtaining a Tribunal order<\/span><span class=\"\">. The Tribunal may stay or suspend execution of any possession order on terms it considers fit, particularly with regard to payment of arrears<\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Distress_for_Rent\"><\/span><span class=\"\">Distress for Rent<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">The\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span class=\"\">Rent Restriction Act in Kenya explained<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span class=\"\">\u00a0prohibits levying distress for rent over protected dwelling-houses without leave of the Rent Restriction Tribunal<\/span><span class=\"\">. This protects tenants from having their goods seized arbitrarily.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exemptions_from_the_Rent_Restriction_Act\"><\/span><span class=\"\">Exemptions from the Rent Restriction Act<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">The\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span class=\"\">Rent Restriction Act in Kenya explained<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span class=\"\">\u00a0includes several statutory exemptions<\/span><span class=\"\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Exempted_Dwelling-Houses\"><\/span><span class=\"\">1. Exempted Dwelling-Houses<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Properties specifically exempted by the Minister by notice in the Gazette are not covered.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Service_Tenancies\"><\/span><span class=\"\">2. Service Tenancies<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Dwelling-houses let on service tenancies fall outside the Act&#8217;s scope. A service tenancy is typically one where the tenant occupies the property as an employee or as part of employment conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Properties_Above_KShs_2500_Standard_Rent\"><\/span><span class=\"\">3. Properties Above KShs. 2,500 Standard Rent<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">The most significant exemption\u2014any dwelling-house with a standard rent exceeding KShs. 2,500 per month is not covered by the Act<\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_KShs_2500_Challenge\"><\/span><span class=\"\">The KShs. 2,500 Challenge<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">The\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span class=\"\">Rent Restriction Act in Kenya explained<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span class=\"\">\u00a0cannot be understood without addressing the KShs. 2,500 threshold. This figure, set based on 1981 rent levels, has been rendered almost irrelevant by inflation and market forces<\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">A 2022 review noted that &#8220;the restriction of rent for only rental houses whose monthly rent is KShs. 2,500 and below is however low in modern day and has since been overtaken by events&#8221;<\/span><span class=\"\">. The Act now protects only tenants in the lowest-income segment, leaving the vast majority of Kenyan tenants without its protections.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">There have been calls for the law to be updated and revised. The proposed Landlord and Tenant Bill 2021 aimed to address these gaps, but it was not passed before the term of Parliament expired<\/span><span class=\"\">. Until new legislation is enacted, the KShs. 2,500 threshold remains the key determinant of whether a tenancy is protected.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Interaction_with_Business_Premises_Rent_Tribunal\"><\/span><span class=\"\">Interaction with Business Premises Rent Tribunal<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">The\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span class=\"\">Rent Restriction Act in Kenya explained<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span class=\"\">\u00a0deals exclusively with residential properties. Commercial properties fall under the Landlord and Tenant (Shops, Hotels and Catering Establishments) Act (Cap 301), which establishes the Business Premises Rent Tribunal (BPRT)<\/span><span class=\"\">. Landlords and tenants with commercial premises should consult the BPRT rather than the RRT for dispute resolution.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Application_of_the_Rent_Restriction_Act\"><\/span><span class=\"\">Historical Application of the Rent Restriction Act<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">The\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span class=\"\">Rent Restriction Act in Kenya explained<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span class=\"\">\u00a0has been the subject of significant litigation. One landmark case addressed whether the Act applies to dwelling houses erected after January 1, 1965<\/span><span class=\"\">. The court held that the Act applies to premises erected after that date, and that the determining factor is the quantum of rent, not construction date<\/span><span class=\"\">. This means a property built in 1972 is still subject to the Act if the rent is at or below the statutory threshold.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Another notable case established that a rent tribunal may raise a standard rent to any figure, and when that rent is raised above the limits set in the Act (then KShs. 800), the premises are no longer subject to it<\/span><span class=\"\">. This demonstrates the importance of the pecuniary threshold.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Misconceptions_About_the_Rent_Restriction_Act\"><\/span><span class=\"\">Common Misconceptions About the Rent Restriction Act<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">The\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span class=\"\">Rent Restriction Act in Kenya explained<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span class=\"\">\u00a0dispels several common myths:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_%E2%80%9CThe_Act_Applies_to_All_Rental_Properties%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><span class=\"\">1. &#8220;The Act Applies to All Rental Properties&#8221;<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">False. The Act applies only to residential properties with standard rent at or below KShs. 2,500 per month<\/span><span class=\"\">. Most modern tenancies, even modest ones, exceed this threshold and are not protected.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_%E2%80%9CThe_Tribunal_Handles_Security_Deposit_Refunds%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><span class=\"\">2. &#8220;The Tribunal Handles Security Deposit Refunds&#8221;<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Generally false. The Rent Restriction Tribunal has consistently declined to handle refund claims for security deposits, and many claims exceed the Tribunal&#8217;s pecuniary jurisdiction<\/span><span class=\"\">. Tenants seeking deposit refunds typically need to pursue other legal avenues.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_%E2%80%9CThe_Act_Has_Been_Updated%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><span class=\"\">3. &#8220;The Act Has Been Updated&#8221;<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">False. The KShs. 2,500 threshold has not been reviewed or changed for over four decades<\/span><span class=\"\">. This means the Act&#8217;s protections cover a shrinking percentage of the rental market.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_%E2%80%9CAll_Tenants_Can_Approach_the_Rent_Restriction_Tribunal%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><span class=\"\">4. &#8220;All Tenants Can Approach the Rent Restriction Tribunal&#8221;<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">False. Only tenants in protected tenancies (rent at or below KShs. 2,500) can approach the RRT. Tenants in properties with higher rent have no access to the Tribunal under Cap 296<\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_RentalDesk_Simplifies_Compliance_with_Rental_Laws\"><\/span><span class=\"\">How RentalDesk Simplifies Compliance with Rental Laws<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"\">RentalDesk<\/span><\/a><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0helps landlords navigate the complexities of the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span class=\"\">Rent Restriction Act in Kenya explained<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span class=\"\">\u00a0by providing:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Organized_Property_Records\"><\/span><span class=\"\">Organized Property Records<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">A landlord needs accurate rent records to determine whether a tenancy is covered by the Act.\u00a0<\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"\">RentalDesk<\/span><\/a><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0provides property and unit records, tenant details, rent invoices, payment tracking, arrears, receipts, and reports\u2014all from one dashboard.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Standard_Rent_Documentation\"><\/span><span class=\"\">Standard Rent Documentation<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">For properties potentially covered by the Act,\u00a0<\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"\">RentalDesk<\/span><\/a><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0helps landlords document standard rent calculations and maintain records of rental history. This is essential if the Tribunal ever needs to assess standard rent.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Compliance_with_Notice_Requirements\"><\/span><span class=\"\">Compliance with Notice Requirements<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Section 14(2) of the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span class=\"\">Rent Restriction Act in Kenya explained<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span class=\"\">\u00a0requires landlords to serve written notice before increasing rent<\/span><span class=\"\">.\u00a0<\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"\">RentalDesk<\/span><\/a><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0helps landlords generate and track formal notices, maintaining a complete audit trail.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Automated_Rent_Tracking\"><\/span><span class=\"\">Automated Rent Tracking<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"\">RentalDesk<\/span><\/a><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0captures every rent transaction through M-Pesa integration, providing accurate monthly rent summaries. This ensures landlords can prove compliance or demonstrate that tenancies exceed the statutory threshold.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Communication_History\"><\/span><span class=\"\">Communication History<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">The platform maintains records of all communications with tenants, including notices, reminders, and responses. This is valuable if a dispute reaches the Tribunal.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rent Restriction Act in Kenya explained\u00a0begins with understanding one of the oldest and most misunderstood pieces of legislation governing residential tenancies in the country.&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2910","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-rental-desk"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2910","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2910"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2910\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2922,"href":"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2910\/revisions\/2922"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2910"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2910"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2910"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}