JUST IN: High Court Decision Empowers Tenants in Rent Deposit Disputes
The High Court in Nairobi has issued a groundbreaking ruling that reaffirms tenants’ rights to claim refunds on rent deposits, marking a significant victory for renters across Kenya. Dr. Michelle Muhanda emerged triumphant in a prolonged legal battle against her former landlord, LP Holdings Ltd., setting a precedent that will reshape landlord-tenant disputes. Muhanda had resided at Woodlands Grove Villas, an upscale Nairobi estate, for seven years. When she moved out in October 2022, she requested the return of her Kes.230,000 deposit. Instead of receiving the refund, she was handed a bill of Kes.271,857 for alleged repair costs. Muhanda, confident
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