Property Management Guides
Step-by-step guides on M-Pesa rent collection, tenant rights, property management software setup, and best practices for Kenyan landlords.
Guide Articles
The Complete Guide to Property Management Software in Kenya (2026)
Everything Kenyan landlords need to know about property management software. Compare 8 platforms, understand M-Pesa integration, KRA eTIMS compliance, pricing, and how to choose the right PMS for your portfolio.
M-Pesa Rent Reconciliation — The Complete Kenyan Landlord's Guide (2026)
How to reconcile M-Pesa rent payments to the right tenant every time — Paybill vs Till, account-number matching, and the four failures that eat every landlord's month-end.
How to Set Up Automated Rent Reminders for Tenants (2026 Guide)
The reminder ladder that works in Kenya, SMS vs email vs WhatsApp, tone examples in English and Swahili, and how to stop chasing tenants who've already paid.
How to Set Up Lease Renewal Notifications (2026 Kenya Guide)
The 90/60/30-day renewal ladder, SMS and email templates, when a reminder becomes a legal notice, and how to automate renewals across a full portfolio.
Property Management Appointment Reminders — Cut No-Shows for Viewings & Inspections
Which appointment types cost money when missed, the two-touch reminder pattern, SMS/email/WhatsApp templates, and how to let tenants confirm or reschedule with one tap.
How Property Management Software Alerts Landlords to Overdue Repairs
Priority tiers, SLA clocks, and the escalation ladder that alerts vendors, tenants, and landlords when a repair ticket is about to breach or has breached its deadline.
How to Set Up Automated Notifications for Rental Returns and Due Dates
The seven deadlines a Kenyan landlord cannot miss — rent due, MRI filing, deposit refunds, lease renewals, maintenance SLAs — and how to run them from one dashboard.
Can a Landlord Lock Out a Tenant in Kenya? (2026 Legal Guide)
Self-help lockouts are illegal in Kenya. The Penal Code sections that apply, the civil remedies tenants have, and the lawful eviction route landlords should take instead.
Rent Tribunal Kenya — How It Works, How to File (2026 Guide)
The Rent Restriction Tribunal hears landlord-tenant disputes for controlled residential tenancies. Jurisdiction, filing process, typical costs, and how orders are enforced.
How to Collect Rent via M-Pesa — Landlord's Complete Guide
Step-by-step guide to automated M-Pesa rent collection — paybill setup, auto-reconciliation, receipt generation, and handling late payments.
Tenant Rights in Kenya — What Every Landlord Must Know (2026)
Notice periods, deposits, eviction procedures, and how landlords can stay compliant while protecting their rental investment.