Guides and advice for landlords and property managers in Kenya — rent collection, visitor management, security, and running a rental portfolio.
Security deposit rules, the right to a habitable home, notice before entry, and protection from unlawful eviction — for tenants and landlords.
What a solid lease agreement should include, the clauses landlords commonly miss, and why written agreements beat verbal ones.
How the Monthly Rental Income (MRI) regime works, residential vs commercial treatment, how to file on iTax, and common mistakes landlords make.
Paybill vs Till number, why manual reconciliation breaks down past a few units, and how automated M-Pesa matching works for landlords.
What property management software does, the features that matter most in Kenya, and how to choose one — including M-Pesa rent collection and visitor security.
There's no single "best" property management system — only the best fit. The framework and checklist to actually compare your options.
What property management actually involves, self-managing vs. hiring a company, typical costs, and the tools that make it manageable.
An honest look at what "free" rent management software usually means, when it works fine, and when you'll outgrow it.
What property management companies in Nairobi actually do, typical fees, the questions to ask before hiring one, and the software alternative.