Landlords and Tenants Association of Kenya
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Conflict hotspot
Harassment
Intimidation, threats and coercive behaviour in tenancy relationships.
Understanding the issue
Harassment
Tenancy harassment includes threats, repeated visits, utility tampering, verbal abuse and pressure to leave without lawful process. Landlords may also face harassment from tenants or agents. LATAK treats dignity and safety as core to fair housing.
- ·Harassment can target tenants, landlords or caretakers
- ·Often overlaps with illegal notices and service disconnections
- ·Gender-based and disability-related harassment is prioritised
- ·Chief camps and police posts can escalate to LATAK desks
Your rights
Know where you stand
- ·No one should be forced out through fear or coercion
- ·Keep a log of dates, times and witnesses
- ·Report criminal threats to police and LATAK
- ·Tribunals and courts can grant protective orders in serious cases
Next steps
What to do now
- 01
Document every incident in writing
- 02
Report to LATAK and police if you feel unsafe
- 03
Seek tribunal or court relief if harassment continues
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Facing harassment?
Contact LATAK through our form, WhatsApp or your nearest county desk. Active members receive tribunal representation and chapter referrals.