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Running property well
Practical, Kenya-specific guides on rent, deposits, inspections and the business of buildings.
VAT on rent in Kenya: what landlords actually need to know
Residential rent is VAT-exempt in Kenya; commercial rent is not. What that means in practice for landlords, agents and mixed-use buildings.
The RentPlus Team · 22 July 2026 · 2 min read
Security deposit deductions that hold up
Deposit refunds are the most contested conversation in rental property. How to document move-in condition, deduct fairly, and end the argument before it starts.
The RentPlus Team · 30 June 2026 · 3 min read
How to run a move-out inspection (with a checklist)
A practical, room-by-room move-out inspection process for Kenyan rentals — what to check, what to photograph, and how to turn findings into fair deposit decisions.
The RentPlus Team · 5 June 2026 · 2 min read
Late rent fees: how to apply them without losing tenants
Late fees work when they are predictable, proportionate and automatic — and backfire when they are personal. A practical policy for Kenyan landlords.
The RentPlus Team · 18 May 2026 · 2 min read
7 signs your rent spreadsheet is costing you money
The spreadsheet worked at five units. Somewhere past fifteen, it quietly started leaking money. Here are the signs — and what switching actually involves.
The RentPlus Team · 27 April 2026 · 2 min read