Joan Kimani & Company Advocates

23/12/2025

29/09/2025

❓ What can a tenant do if a landlord breaks into their house and takes their belongings for unpaid rent, even when a deposit was still held?

👉 In Kenya, this action is unlawful.

A landlord cannot break in or seize property without a court order or a licensed auctioneer.

The deposit should be applied first to cover any arrears.

Such conduct amounts to trespass and unlawful seizure.

✅ Tenants have the right to:

Demand return of their belongings or compensation,

File a claim for damages in court or at the Business Premises Rent Tribunal,

Seek an injunction against further harassment,

In some cases, report to police for breaking and entering.

📌 Bottom line: Even if rent is owed, the landlord must follow the law — tenants’ rights are protected.

26/09/2025

🔹 What is a Car Sale Agreement?

A car sale agreement is a written contract between a buyer and a seller that sets out the terms of selling or buying a motor vehicle. It details the vehicle’s particulars, the agreed price, payment terms, and the obligations of each party.

🔹 Importance of a Car Sale Agreement

✔️ Legal proof of the transaction between buyer and seller.
✔️ Protects both parties by clearly stating the agreed terms.
✔️ Prevents fraud or disputes during or after the sale.
✔️ Ensures smooth transfer of ownership at NTSA.

👉 With a properly drafted car sale agreement, both buyer and seller have peace of mind knowing the transaction is legally protected.

25/09/2025

🚗 Secure Your Car Sale Today! 🚗
Car Sale Agreements

Protect your investment with a well-drafted, legally binding agreement.

⚖️ JOAN KIMANI & COMPANY ADVOCATES
✔️ Drafts clear & enforceable agreements
✔️ Safeguards both buyer & seller
✔️ Prevents fraud and disputes
✔️ Complies with Kenyan law

📞 Contact Us Today!
📱 0794 292 391
📧 [email protected]

🛡️ Your trusted legal partner in motor vehicle transactions

22/09/2025

🔹 Documents Required for a Tenancy Agreement in Kenya

To prepare a tenancy agreement, the following are usually needed:

Landlord’s details

National ID/Passport copy

KRA PIN

Tenant’s details

National ID/Passport copy

KRA PIN (if applicable)

Property details

Physical address or house/plot number

Property ownership documents (e.g. title deed, lease, or allotment letter)

22/09/2025

Terms of the tenancy

Agreed rent amount and mode of payment

Deposit amount (if any)

Duration of tenancy (e.g. 1 year, 2 years)

Utilities and service charges responsibility (electricity, water, garbage, etc.)

Renewal/termination terms

✅ With these details, an advocate can draft a professional tenancy agreement that ensures the rights of both landlord and tenant are safeguarded.

20/09/2025

Tenancy Agreements

Ensure your rental arrangements are secure, clear, and legally binding.

🏢 JOAN KIMANI & COMPANY ADVOCATES
✔️ Drafts customized tenancy agreements
✔️ Protects landlords and tenants
✔️ Complies with Kenyan tenancy laws
✔️ Avoids future disputes

📞 Contact Us Today!
📱 0794 292 391
📧 [email protected]

19/09/2025

🔹 What is a Tenancy Agreement?

A tenancy agreement is a written contract between a landlord and a tenant that sets out the terms under which the tenant occupies the property. It protects both parties by clearly spelling out rights and responsibilities such as rent amount, payment terms, duration of stay, maintenance obligations, and how disputes are to be resolved.

Having a written tenancy agreement helps avoid misunderstandings and provides legal protection in case of disagreements.

11/09/2025

🔹 Role of an Advocate in Bail Applications

As your lawyer, my duty is to protect your rights from the very first moment you are arrested. In Kenya, the Constitution guarantees every accused person the right to bail unless there are compelling reasons to deny it.

👉 Here is how an advocate helps you:
1️⃣ Safeguard your right to bail – ensuring police or court do not unlawfully deny your freedom.
2️⃣ Negotiate reasonable bail terms – whether at the police station or in court, so that the terms are fair and affordable.
3️⃣ Check documentation – reviewing receipts, bond forms, and release orders to prevent irregularities.
4️⃣ Advise you on obligations – reminding you to attend court, obey bail conditions, and avoid interference with witnesses.
5️⃣ Apply for a review of bail terms – if the conditions set are too harsh or excessive.

⚖️ At Joan Kimani & Company Advocates, we walk with you every step of the way to ensure justice is not just a right, but a reality.

📞 Call/WhatsApp: 0794292391
📧 Email: [email protected]

10/09/2025

⚖️ How to Bail a Person Out of Jail in Kenya
1. Understanding Bail and Bond

Bail – Release of a suspect upon payment of cash to the court/police, refundable at the end of the case.

Bond – A written commitment (sometimes with surety) guaranteeing the accused will attend court, without necessarily depositing money