{"id":4059,"date":"2026-09-23T10:17:56","date_gmt":"2026-09-23T10:17:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pms.co.ke\/blog\/?p=4059"},"modified":"2026-09-23T10:17:56","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T10:17:56","slug":"property-management-agreement-kenya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pms.co.ke\/blog\/property-management-agreement-kenya\/","title":{"rendered":"Property Management Agreement Kenya: Clauses Landlords Must Check"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pms.co.ke\/blog\/digital-rent-collection-platform\/chatgpt-image-sep-2-2026-12_39_25-pm\/#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3944\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3944\" src=\"https:\/\/pms.co.ke\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-2-2026-12_39_25-PM.png\" alt=\"property management agreement Kenya\" width=\"1254\" height=\"1254\" 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ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/pms.co.ke\/blog\/property-management-agreement-kenya\/#Property_Management_Agreement_Kenya_What_Landlords_and_Agents_Should_Put_in_Writing\" >Property Management Agreement Kenya: What Landlords and Agents Should Put in Writing<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pms.co.ke\/blog\/property-management-agreement-kenya\/#Why_a_Written_Agreement_Matters\" >Why a Written Agreement Matters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/pms.co.ke\/blog\/property-management-agreement-kenya\/#The_Parties_and_the_Property\" >The Parties and the Property<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/pms.co.ke\/blog\/property-management-agreement-kenya\/#Property_Management_Agreement_Kenya_Scope_of_Services\" >Property Management Agreement Kenya: Scope of Services<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/pms.co.ke\/blog\/property-management-agreement-kenya\/#Fees_and_How_They_Are_Earned\" >Fees and How They Are Earned<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/pms.co.ke\/blog\/property-management-agreement-kenya\/#Handling_the_Landlords_Money\" >Handling the Landlord&#8217;s Money<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/pms.co.ke\/blog\/property-management-agreement-kenya\/#Deposits_and_Tenant_Money\" >Deposits and Tenant Money<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/pms.co.ke\/blog\/property-management-agreement-kenya\/#Maintenance_Authority_and_Spending_Limits\" >Maintenance Authority and Spending Limits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/pms.co.ke\/blog\/property-management-agreement-kenya\/#Reporting_and_Records\" >Reporting and Records<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/pms.co.ke\/blog\/property-management-agreement-kenya\/#Tenant_Selection_and_Landlord_Approval\" >Tenant Selection and Landlord Approval<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/pms.co.ke\/blog\/property-management-agreement-kenya\/#Rent_Reviews_Renewals_and_Arrears\" >Rent Reviews, Renewals and Arrears<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/pms.co.ke\/blog\/property-management-agreement-kenya\/#Insurance_Liability_and_Indemnity\" >Insurance, Liability and Indemnity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/pms.co.ke\/blog\/property-management-agreement-kenya\/#Data_Protection_Obligations\" >Data Protection Obligations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/pms.co.ke\/blog\/property-management-agreement-kenya\/#Term_Renewal_and_Termination\" >Term, Renewal and Termination<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/pms.co.ke\/blog\/property-management-agreement-kenya\/#Handover_When_the_Agreement_Ends\" >Handover When the Agreement Ends<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/pms.co.ke\/blog\/property-management-agreement-kenya\/#Service_Charge_Utilities_and_Outgoings\" >Service Charge, Utilities and Outgoings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/pms.co.ke\/blog\/property-management-agreement-kenya\/#Dispute_Resolution\" >Dispute Resolution<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/pms.co.ke\/blog\/property-management-agreement-kenya\/#Signing_Stamping_and_Formalities\" >Signing, Stamping and Formalities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/pms.co.ke\/blog\/property-management-agreement-kenya\/#Property_Management_Agreement_Kenya_for_Small_Portfolios\" >Property Management Agreement Kenya for Small Portfolios<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/pms.co.ke\/blog\/property-management-agreement-kenya\/#What_Agents_Should_Expect_From_Landlords\" >What Agents Should Expect From Landlords<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/pms.co.ke\/blog\/property-management-agreement-kenya\/#Choosing_an_Agent_Before_Signing_a_Property_Management_Agreement_Kenya\" >Choosing an Agent Before Signing a Property Management Agreement Kenya<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/pms.co.ke\/blog\/property-management-agreement-kenya\/#Reviewing_the_Agreement_Each_Year\" >Reviewing the Agreement Each Year<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/pms.co.ke\/blog\/property-management-agreement-kenya\/#When_Things_Go_Wrong\" >When Things Go Wrong<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/pms.co.ke\/blog\/property-management-agreement-kenya\/#Mistakes_Landlords_and_Agents_Make\" >Mistakes Landlords and Agents Make<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/pms.co.ke\/blog\/property-management-agreement-kenya\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Property_Management_Agreement_Kenya_What_Landlords_and_Agents_Should_Put_in_Writing\"><\/span>Property Management Agreement Kenya: What Landlords and Agents Should Put in Writing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pms.co.ke\">Property management agreement Kenya<\/a> is usually discussed for ten minutes and then forgotten until something goes wrong. A landlord in Nakuru hands three blocks to an agent after a conversation and a WhatsApp message agreeing &#8220;the usual percentage&#8221;. Two years later the landlord wants to change agents. Nobody can say what notice is required, who holds the tenants&#8217; deposits, whether the agent is owed anything, or who keeps the tenant records. The handover takes four months, two tenants pay rent to the wrong account, and the relationship ends badly for both sides.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/zama.co.ke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Property management agreement Kenya<\/a> prevents that by settling the important questions in advance: what the agent will do, what they are paid, how the landlord&#8217;s money is handled and reported, what the agent may decide alone, how the agreement ends and what happens to records and deposits when it does.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">This guide covers the scope of services, fees, client money, maintenance authority, reporting, deposits, liability, termination, handover and the practical questions to settle before signing a <a href=\"https:\/\/dexa.co.ke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">property management agreement Kenya<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_a_Written_Agreement_Matters\"><\/span>Why a Written Agreement Matters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Property management involves other people&#8217;s money, other people&#8217;s homes and long periods of trust.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Without a written agreement, both sides rely on memory and assumption. <a href=\"https:\/\/pawa.co.ke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Property management agreement Kenya<\/a> removes the ambiguity that causes most landlord-agent disputes.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">It also protects the agent, which is why a balanced <a href=\"https:\/\/pms.co.ke\">property management agreement Kenya<\/a> serves both sides. An agent who has done the work deserves clear terms on fees and notice, and a written agreement prevents a landlord from disputing what was agreed.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Tenants benefit too, since a clear arrangement means rent goes to the right account, repairs are authorised properly and deposits are traceable.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">This article is general guidance, not legal advice. Have any agreement reviewed by a qualified advocate before signing.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Finally, a written agreement is evidence. If a dispute reaches a tribunal or court, the document determines the outcome far more than either party&#8217;s recollection, which is why <a href=\"https:\/\/estateadmin.co.ke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">property management agreement Kenya<\/a> deserves proper attention.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Parties_and_the_Property\"><\/span>The Parties and the Property<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">An agreement starts by identifying exactly who is bound and what is covered.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Record the landlord&#8217;s full name and details, the agent&#8217;s registered business name and registration details, and the property or properties covered, with addresses and unit numbers. <a href=\"https:\/\/churchesadmin.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Property management agreement Kenya<\/a> should list every unit rather than describing the property loosely.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Where the landlord is a company, trust, estate or several co-owners, record in the <a href=\"https:\/\/vega.co.ke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">property management agreement Kenya<\/a> who has authority to give instructions on their behalf.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">State whether the <a href=\"https:\/\/dereva.co.ke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">property management agreement Kenya<\/a> covers all units or only some, and whether the appointment is exclusive.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Attach a schedule of units, rents and current tenants, so there is no argument later about what was handed over.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Where the owner is a diaspora landlord or lives far from the property, record the authority the agent has to act and the limits on it, since that gap is where most misunderstandings arise.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Confirm that the agent is properly registered to carry on estate agency business. Registration requirements in Kenya are administered by the Estate Agents Registration Board; confirm the current position with the Board before appointing an agent.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Property_Management_Agreement_Kenya_Scope_of_Services\"><\/span>Property Management Agreement Kenya: Scope of Services<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jaat.co.ke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Property management agreement Kenya<\/a> should state precisely what the agent will do, because unstated expectations become arguments.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Typical services under a <a href=\"https:\/\/wito.co.ke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">property management agreement Kenya<\/a> include marketing vacant units, screening and selecting tenants subject to the landlord&#8217;s approval, preparing leases, collecting rent, following up arrears, collecting and holding deposits, arranging routine repairs, conducting inspections, handling tenant queries, paying agreed outgoings and providing monthly statements.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">State what is excluded or charged separately, such as major project supervision, court proceedings, insurance claims, valuations, sourcing finance or supervising construction.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Set service standards in the <a href=\"https:\/\/awasam.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">property management agreement Kenya<\/a> where possible: how quickly repairs are attended, how often inspections happen, how quickly enquiries are answered and when statements are issued.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Record who deals with tenants day to day, and give the landlord a named contact at the agency.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Be realistic. An agreement promising weekly inspections and same-day repairs across fifty units will be broken within a month, and broken promises damage the relationship more than modest ones honestly kept.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fees_and_How_They_Are_Earned\"><\/span>Fees and How They Are Earned<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Fees are the most common source of disagreement, and they should be unambiguous.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Management fees are usually a percentage of rent, and the agreement should state the percentage, whether it applies to rent collected or rent due, and whether it includes or excludes taxes. <a href=\"https:\/\/saseni.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Property management agreement Kenya<\/a> should leave no room for two readings of that sentence.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Letting or tenant-placement fees are often charged separately when a new tenant is found, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/prim.co.ke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">property management agreement Kenya<\/a> should state the amount, when it is earned and whether it applies to renewals.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Record any other charges: project supervision fees, inspection fees, court attendance, advertising costs, statement or reporting fees and out-of-pocket expenses.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">State in the <a href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">property management agreement Kenya<\/a> when fees are deducted, usually from rent collected before remittance, and require that every deduction appears on the monthly statement.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Agree what happens to fees when a tenant pays late, pays partially or does not pay at all, since fees based on rent due rather than rent collected shift all the risk to the landlord.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Work through a sample month with the agent before signing, using real figures, so both sides see exactly how the fee lands.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Confirm the tax treatment of agency fees, including any withholding or value added tax obligations, with KRA or a qualified tax professional rather than assuming.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Handling_the_Landlords_Money\"><\/span>Handling the Landlord&#8217;s Money<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">How client money is held is the heart of any management arrangement.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The agreement should state where rent and deposits are held, ideally in a designated client account separate from the agency&#8217;s own operating funds. <a href=\"https:\/\/fama.co.ke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Property management agreement Kenya<\/a> should prohibit mixing client money with the agency&#8217;s business money.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">State in the <a href=\"https:\/\/spacekits.co.ke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">property management agreement Kenya<\/a> when rent is remitted to the landlord: a specific day each month, or within a set number of days of collection, and by what method.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Require that every remittance is accompanied by a statement showing rent due, rent collected, arrears, fees deducted, expenses paid and the net amount.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Record in the <a href=\"https:\/\/dexa.co.ke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">property management agreement Kenya<\/a> how payments are received from tenants: the agency&#8217;s Paybill or Till, the landlord&#8217;s account, or bank transfer, and confirm that no payments are collected into staff members&#8217; personal numbers.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Ask what happens if the agency itself runs into financial difficulty, since client money should never be exposed to the agency&#8217;s own creditors.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Provide for interest, if any, and for what happens to money held when the agreement ends.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Deposits_and_Tenant_Money\"><\/span>Deposits and Tenant Money<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Tenants&#8217; deposits belong to tenants until properly applied, and the agreement should say so.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">State who holds deposits, in which account, and how they are accounted for. <a href=\"https:\/\/pawa.co.ke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Property management agreement Kenya<\/a> should require deposits to be traceable to each tenant and unit rather than held as a general pool.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Set out in the <a href=\"https:\/\/pms.co.ke\">property management agreement Kenya<\/a> how deposits are handled at move-out: inspection, deductions, evidence, refund timing and who approves deductions.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Record what happens to deposits when the management agreement ends, since transferring them to the landlord or a new agent is a common point of failure.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Reconcile the deposit register against the deposit account at least annually, so shortfalls surface early rather than at handover.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Confirm the legal position on deposits, deductions and disputes with a qualified advocate, since lease terms and applicable law govern what may be deducted.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maintenance_Authority_and_Spending_Limits\"><\/span>Maintenance Authority and Spending Limits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Maintenance is where agents need discretion and landlords need control.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Set a spending limit the agent may authorise without approval, and require written approval above it. <a href=\"https:\/\/estateadmin.co.ke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Property management agreement Kenya<\/a> should make that limit explicit in figures, not &#8220;reasonable amounts&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Provide for emergencies in the <a href=\"https:\/\/churchesadmin.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">property management agreement Kenya<\/a>. A burst pipe or an electrical fault cannot wait for a landlord in another time zone, so allow emergency spending up to a stated level with prompt notification afterwards.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">State in the <a href=\"https:\/\/vega.co.ke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">property management agreement Kenya<\/a> how contractors are chosen, whether quotes are required above a certain value and who selects between them.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Require disclosure of any relationship between the agent and contractors, and of any commission or markup on repairs. Undisclosed markups are among the fastest ways to destroy trust in a <a href=\"https:\/\/dereva.co.ke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">property management agreement Kenya<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Require invoices and receipts for all works, attached to the monthly statement.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reporting_and_Records\"><\/span>Reporting and Records<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Reporting turns management into accountability.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Require monthly statements showing income, arrears, expenses, fees and the net remittance, plus an annual summary useful for tax and planning. <a href=\"https:\/\/jaat.co.ke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Property management agreement Kenya<\/a> should state the format and timing.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Require in the <a href=\"https:\/\/wito.co.ke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">property management agreement Kenya<\/a> that the agent keeps leases, applications, inspection reports, correspondence, invoices, receipts and payment records, and makes them available to the landlord on request.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Give the landlord a right under the <a href=\"https:\/\/awasam.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">property management agreement Kenya<\/a> to inspect records and the property on reasonable notice.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">State how long records are kept and what happens to them at the end of the agreement.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Agree a date each month by which the statement must arrive, since &#8220;monthly&#8221; without a date drifts quietly into quarterly.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Where a management system is used, agree whether the landlord has direct access to a portal showing tenants, payments and arrears in real time, which removes most reporting disputes.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tenant_Selection_and_Landlord_Approval\"><\/span>Tenant Selection and Landlord Approval<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Who chooses the tenant is a decision worth settling in writing.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Some landlords delegate tenant selection entirely; others require approval of each tenant. <a href=\"https:\/\/saseni.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Property management agreement Kenya<\/a> should record which applies, and what screening the agent will perform.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Set the criteria in the <a href=\"https:\/\/prim.co.ke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">property management agreement Kenya<\/a>: income or business evidence, references, identification and completed applications, applied consistently to all applicants.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Require that selection does not discriminate on ethnicity, religion, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy, health status or other personal characteristics, which is unfair and may be unlawful.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">State in the <a href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">property management agreement Kenya<\/a> who signs the lease, on whose behalf, and where the executed originals are kept.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rent_Reviews_Renewals_and_Arrears\"><\/span>Rent Reviews, Renewals and Arrears<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Managing income over time needs clear authority.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">State who decides rent increases, what notice is given to tenants and whether the agent may negotiate within a range set by the landlord. <a href=\"https:\/\/fama.co.ke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Property management agreement Kenya<\/a> should prevent surprise increases the landlord never approved.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Set out the arrears process in the <a href=\"https:\/\/spacekits.co.ke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">property management agreement Kenya<\/a>: reminder timings, follow-up, payment plans, when the landlord is informed and when escalation begins.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Require that recovery action follows the lease and the law, with the landlord&#8217;s instruction before any formal step, and confirm the correct process with a qualified advocate.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Record who bears legal costs, and whether the agent charges for attending tribunal or court.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Never permit informal enforcement such as lock-outs, removing doors, disconnecting services or seizing belongings, which is unfair and may be unlawful.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Insurance_Liability_and_Indemnity\"><\/span>Insurance, Liability and Indemnity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Risk should be allocated deliberately rather than discovered after an incident.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">State who arranges and pays for insurance on the building, and what cover is required. <a href=\"https:\/\/dexa.co.ke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Property management agreement Kenya<\/a> should also record whether the agent carries professional indemnity and public liability cover.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Set out each party&#8217;s liability under the <a href=\"https:\/\/pawa.co.ke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">property management agreement Kenya<\/a>: the agent for negligence or breach, the landlord for the condition of the property and for obligations that remain the owner&#8217;s.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Be cautious with broad clauses that exclude all agent liability or require the landlord to indemnify the agent for everything, since such terms are one-sided and may not hold.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Require prompt notification of incidents, claims and damage under the <a href=\"https:\/\/pms.co.ke\">property management agreement Kenya<\/a>, and cooperation in handling them.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Seek advice from a qualified advocate on liability and indemnity wording, since these clauses matter most exactly when relationships have broken down.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Data_Protection_Obligations\"><\/span>Data Protection Obligations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Management involves substantial personal data about tenants and applicants.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Names, contacts, identification details, payment histories, applications and correspondence are personal data under the Data Protection Act 2019. <a href=\"https:\/\/estateadmin.co.ke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Property management agreement Kenya<\/a> should state who is responsible for that data, how it is protected and how it is shared between landlord and agent.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Require in the <a href=\"https:\/\/churchesadmin.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">property management agreement Kenya<\/a> that tenant data is used only for managing the property, never sold or shared with third parties without a proper basis.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Address what happens to tenant data when the agreement ends, including transfer to the landlord or a new agent and deletion of copies no longer needed.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Confirm obligations with a qualified legal professional or the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Term_Renewal_and_Termination\"><\/span>Term, Renewal and Termination<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Every agreement should say clearly how it ends.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">State the initial term of the <a href=\"https:\/\/vega.co.ke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">property management agreement Kenya<\/a>, whether it renews automatically, and the notice each side must give. <a href=\"https:\/\/dereva.co.ke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Property management agreement Kenya<\/a> should give both parties a realistic exit without trapping either.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Provide for immediate termination in serious cases such as fraud, failure to remit rent, loss of registration or persistent breach, with a process for raising and addressing concerns first.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Be wary of long lock-in periods, automatic renewals that are hard to escape and penalties for termination that exceed genuine losses.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">State what fees are payable on termination, such as fees already earned on rent collected, and whether any letting fees remain payable for tenants the agent introduced.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Agree a <a href=\"https:\/\/jaat.co.ke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">property management agreement Kenya<\/a> handover timetable that starts on the day notice is given, not after it expires.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Handover_When_the_Agreement_Ends\"><\/span>Handover When the Agreement Ends<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Most management relationships end eventually, and the handover clause protects both sides.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Require the agent to deliver, within a stated period: all rent and deposits held, a final statement, tenant lists with contacts, leases and applications, deposit records, inspection reports, maintenance records, supplier details, keys, and any access to systems. <a href=\"https:\/\/wito.co.ke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Property management agreement Kenya<\/a> without this clause leaves landlords chasing records for months.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Require the agent to notify tenants of the change under the <a href=\"https:\/\/awasam.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">property management agreement Kenya<\/a> and to redirect payments to the landlord&#8217;s or new agent&#8217;s official account.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Agree how disputed fees are handled so they do not hold up the handover of money and records that belong to the landlord or the tenants.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Confirm that the landlord retains ownership of tenant records and property data, subject to data protection obligations.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Sign a handover checklist when everything has been received, so the relationship closes cleanly on both sides.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Service_Charge_Utilities_and_Outgoings\"><\/span>Service Charge, Utilities and Outgoings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Many management disputes are really about who pays what.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">State which outgoings the agent pays from rent collected: service charge, water, electricity for common areas, garbage, security, insurance premiums, county rates and land rent where applicable. <a href=\"https:\/\/saseni.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Property management agreement Kenya<\/a> should list them rather than leaving &#8220;outgoings&#8221; undefined.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Require that every payment appears on the statement with supporting invoices or receipts.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">State what happens when collections are insufficient to cover outgoings, and whether the landlord tops up or the agent holds payments until funds are available.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Record who is responsible for statutory payments and deadlines, since penalties for late payment usually fall on the owner.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Where the property sits in an estate with its own committee or management company, record how the agent coordinates with them, since two managers working without a defined boundary is a common source of friction in a <a href=\"https:\/\/prim.co.ke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">property management agreement Kenya<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dispute_Resolution\"><\/span>Dispute Resolution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Disagreements are easier to handle when the route is agreed in advance.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Provide for discussion first, then mediation, and only then formal proceedings. <a href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Property management agreement Kenya<\/a> with a sensible escalation ladder resolves most issues without lawyers.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">State in the <a href=\"https:\/\/fama.co.ke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">property management agreement Kenya<\/a> the governing law and where disputes will be heard.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Confirm with a qualified advocate whether arbitration or another mechanism suits your circumstances, and what any clause commits you to.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Keep records throughout the <a href=\"https:\/\/spacekits.co.ke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">property management agreement Kenya<\/a> relationship, since disputes are decided on evidence rather than assertions.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Signing_Stamping_and_Formalities\"><\/span>Signing, Stamping and Formalities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Formalities matter for enforceability.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Ensure the agreement is signed by people with authority to bind each party, dated, and that each side keeps an executed copy. <a href=\"https:\/\/dexa.co.ke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Property management agreement Kenya<\/a> signed by a junior staff member without authority invites later challenge.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Where the landlord is a company or several owners, check that authority to sign the <a href=\"https:\/\/pawa.co.ke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">property management agreement Kenya<\/a> is documented.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Confirm with a qualified advocate whether stamping or any other formality applies to your agreement, since requirements depend on the nature of the document.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Initial every page and every schedule, so no page can later be swapped or disputed.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Record amendments in writing and sign them. Changes agreed by phone or message are the hardest to prove later.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Property_Management_Agreement_Kenya_for_Small_Portfolios\"><\/span>Property Management Agreement Kenya for Small Portfolios<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pms.co.ke\">Property management agreement Kenya<\/a> matters as much for one block as for fifty units, though the document can be simpler.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">A landlord with a single block still needs a <a href=\"https:\/\/estateadmin.co.ke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">property management agreement Kenya<\/a> clear on fees, remittance dates, statements, maintenance limits, deposits and termination.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Avoid signing a long agency template without reading it. Many templates favour the agency heavily on notice periods, lock-in, liability and fees on rent due rather than collected.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Ask for changes where terms are unreasonable. A professional agent will discuss them; one who refuses any amendment is telling you something useful.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Keep the signed copy with your property records, and diary the renewal and notice dates so you are never trapped by an automatic renewal.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Agents_Should_Expect_From_Landlords\"><\/span>What Agents Should Expect From Landlords<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Agreements run both ways, and good agents deserve clear obligations from owners too.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Landlords should provide accurate ownership documents, keys, existing leases, deposit records, service charge information and outstanding arrears at the start. <a href=\"https:\/\/churchesadmin.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Property management agreement Kenya<\/a> should require this handover in both directions.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Landlords should respond to approval requests within the time stated in the <a href=\"https:\/\/vega.co.ke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">property management agreement Kenya<\/a>, since delayed decisions stall repairs and lose tenants.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Landlords should fund agreed works, pay statutory and service charge obligations and not expect agents to finance the property from rent collected elsewhere.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Landlords should pay agreed fees promptly and not withhold them over unrelated disagreements.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Landlords should also avoid dealing with tenants behind the agent&#8217;s back, since mixed instructions confuse tenants and undermine collection.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Mutual obligations make agreements workable, and one-sided documents produce the resentment that ends relationships.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choosing_an_Agent_Before_Signing_a_Property_Management_Agreement_Kenya\"><\/span>Choosing an Agent Before Signing a Property Management Agreement Kenya<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The agreement matters, but so does who you are signing it with.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Check registration with the Estate Agents Registration Board, and ask about professional indemnity insurance. <a href=\"https:\/\/dereva.co.ke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Property management agreement Kenya<\/a> with an unregistered or uninsured agent carries risks no clause can fix.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Ask for references from other landlords who have signed a <a href=\"https:\/\/jaat.co.ke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">property management agreement Kenya<\/a> with them, and speak to them about remittance timeliness, statement accuracy and how problems were handled.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Ask to see a sample statement, a sample inspection report and the systems used to track rent and arrears before signing a <a href=\"https:\/\/wito.co.ke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">property management agreement Kenya<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Visit properties they manage. Well-kept buildings and tenants who know who to call tell you more than any presentation.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Start with a reasonable initial term rather than a long commitment, and review performance before renewing.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reviewing_the_Agreement_Each_Year\"><\/span>Reviewing the Agreement Each Year<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">A management agreement should be a living document, not one signed and forgotten.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Review it annually against how the relationship actually works: fees charged, services delivered, statements received, repairs authorised and problems handled. <a href=\"https:\/\/awasam.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Property management agreement Kenya<\/a> that no longer matches reality invites disputes.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Update it when the portfolio changes, when units are added or sold, or when the services required change.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Discuss fee changes openly rather than letting them appear on statements, since unexplained increases end relationships quickly.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Record every agreed change in writing and sign it, keeping it with the original <a href=\"https:\/\/saseni.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">property management agreement Kenya<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Use the review to raise small irritations before they become serious, which is easier for both sides than a sudden termination under an otherwise sound <a href=\"https:\/\/prim.co.ke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">property management agreement Kenya<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Things_Go_Wrong\"><\/span>When Things Go Wrong<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Even good relationships hit trouble, and the agreement should guide what happens next.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Raise concerns early, in writing, with specifics: missed remittances, late statements, unauthorised spending or unanswered tenant complaints. A well-drafted <a href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">property management agreement Kenya<\/a> gives both sides a process rather than a stand-off.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Ask for the records you are entitled to under the <a href=\"https:\/\/fama.co.ke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">property management agreement Kenya<\/a>. A landlord who cannot obtain statements, receipts or tenant details should treat that as a serious warning sign.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Where money is unaccounted for, act promptly: request a full reconciliation, seek advice from a qualified advocate and consider reporting the matter to the relevant authorities and the Estate Agents Registration Board.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Be fair to agents too. Not every problem is misconduct, and a late statement or an unresolved repair is often a capacity issue that can be fixed by discussion.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Put any agreed remedy and deadline in writing, so both sides know what success looks like.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Keep tenants out of the dispute as far as possible. Their rent, deposits and repairs should continue being handled properly while the landlord and agent resolve matters under the <a href=\"https:\/\/spacekits.co.ke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">property management agreement Kenya<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mistakes_Landlords_and_Agents_Make\"><\/span>Mistakes Landlords and Agents Make<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The first is operating with no written agreement at all.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The second is leaving fees ambiguous, particularly whether they apply to rent due or rent collected \u2014 the most common fee dispute in <a href=\"https:\/\/dexa.co.ke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">property management agreement Kenya<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The third is failing to specify maintenance spending limits and emergency authority in the <a href=\"https:\/\/pawa.co.ke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">property management agreement Kenya<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The fourth is silence on deposits, which creates chaos at the end of the relationship.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The fifth is accepting long lock-ins and automatic renewals in a <a href=\"https:\/\/pms.co.ke\">property management agreement Kenya<\/a> without reading them.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The sixth is having no handover clause, so records and money take months to recover.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>What is a property management agreement?<\/strong><br \/>\nA written contract between a landlord and a managing agent setting out services, fees, money handling, authority, reporting, liability and termination \u2014 the core of a <a href=\"https:\/\/estateadmin.co.ke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">property management agreement Kenya<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>How are management fees usually charged?<\/strong><br \/>\nCommonly as a percentage of rent under the <a href=\"https:\/\/churchesadmin.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">property management agreement Kenya<\/a>, with separate letting fees for new tenants. State clearly whether fees apply to rent collected or rent due.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Who should hold tenants&#8217; deposits?<\/strong><br \/>\nWhoever the agreement states, in a properly identified account with records per tenant, and transferred correctly when the agreement ends.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Can the agent approve repairs without asking?<\/strong><br \/>\nUp to a stated limit, with emergency provisions above it and written approval otherwise, as set out in the <a href=\"https:\/\/vega.co.ke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">property management agreement Kenya<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>How much notice is needed to end the agreement?<\/strong><br \/>\nWhatever the agreement states. Check it before signing, and avoid unreasonably long lock-ins.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Must agents be registered?<\/strong><br \/>\nEstate agency practice in Kenya is regulated. Confirm registration requirements with the Estate Agents Registration Board before appointing an agent.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>What happens to records when we part ways?<\/strong><br \/>\nThey should be handed over within a stated period, including leases, tenant details, deposits and statements, as good <a href=\"https:\/\/dereva.co.ke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">property management agreement Kenya<\/a> practice requires.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>What is the single most important clause?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe money clause: where rent and deposits are held, when they are remitted and what the statement must show. Everything else in a <a href=\"https:\/\/jaat.co.ke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">property management agreement Kenya<\/a> depends on that trust being verifiable.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Property Management Agreement Kenya: What Landlords and Agents Should Put in Writing Property management agreement Kenya is usually discussed for ten minutes and then forgotten&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[519,339,335,340,5],"tags":[630],"class_list":["post-4059","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-commercial-property-management","category-digital-transformation","category-enterprise-property-management","category-kenya-property-software","category-landlords","tag-property-management-agreement-kenya"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pms.co.ke\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4059","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pms.co.ke\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pms.co.ke\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pms.co.ke\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pms.co.ke\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4059"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/pms.co.ke\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4059\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4060,"href":"https:\/\/pms.co.ke\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4059\/revisions\/4060"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pms.co.ke\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4059"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pms.co.ke\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4059"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pms.co.ke\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4059"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}