A rent tribunal is a quasi-judicial body in Kenya that resolves disputes between landlords and tenants — such as rent increases, deposits, evictions, and repairs — without going to court. Residential controlled tenancies fall under the Rent Restriction Tribunal; commercial premises fall under the Business Premises Rent Tribunal.
What a rent tribunal handles
Typical matters include disputed rent increases, withheld or unreturned deposits, unlawful eviction or lockout, and disagreements over repairs and standards. The tribunal offers a faster, lower-cost route than ordinary courts.
Which tribunal applies
Residential tenancies that fall within rent-control thresholds are handled by the Rent Restriction Tribunal; business/commercial tenancies go to the Business Premises Rent Tribunal. For how to file and what to expect, see the Rent Tribunal Kenya guide.