Landlords and Tenants Association of Kenya

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A national association for a fair, secure and well-governed housing sector.

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The association

Tenancy

Guidance and representation for the conflicts affecting homes and businesses.

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Conflict support

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Practical pathways from conflict resolution to stable housing and ownership.

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Kenya law· CAP 526

CAP 526

Estate Agents Act - licensing, ethics and professional standards.

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What this law covers

CAP 526

The Estate Agents Act (CAP 526) establishes registration and conduct standards for estate agents. LATAK collaborates with the Estate Agents Registration Board to separate ethical practice from rogue brokerage.

·Estate Agents Registration Board oversight
·Licensing and disciplinary framework
·LATAK agent register aligned to ethics
·Hundreds of agents registered on operational standards

Your rights

Know where you stand

·Use licensed agents with verifiable registration
·Challenge unauthorised agency fees and double letting
·Agents must act within their mandate
·Complaints route to EARB and LATAK chapters

Next steps

What to do now

01
Verify agent registration before engagement
02
Document mandates and fees in writing
03
Report misconduct to LATAK and EARB

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