January is one of the months that a majority of Kenyans often find themselves in constant fights with their landlords over rent payments and associated delays.

Landlords, in return, respond by either locking doors, cutting supply to water, power or even completely ejecting the tenants from their property.  Did you know you can sue your landlord for seemingly simple yet costly actions such as cutting off power or water access to your rented house?

If not, this article will guide you on how to take legal action.

In 2021, a tenant in the case of Joseph Njoroge v Peter Karanja (2020) won Ksh200,000 in damages after being evicted without notice, as required under the Landlord and Tenant Act.