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Practical guides on rent collection, tenant management and property finance in Kenya.

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How to cut rent arrears by 30% with automated SMS reminders

Late rent is rarely about unwillingness — it's about friction and forgetfulness. Here's a simple reminder cadence that gets tenants to pay on time, every month.

RentPoa Team·Aug 12, 2026·6 min read

Property finance

Understanding deposit refunds under Kenyan tenancy practice

When can a landlord retain a deposit, and how should move-out inspections be documented? A practical guide.

Aug 8, 2026·7 min

Tenant management

5 tenant records every landlord should keep digitally

From ID copies to payment history — the records that protect you when disputes arise.

Aug 3, 2026·5 min

Rent collection

M-Pesa Paybill vs Till for rent: which should you use?

The trade-offs between Paybill and Buy Goods for collecting rent, and how reconciliation differs.

Jul 28, 2026·4 min

Product

New: meter-based water billing now sends SMS receipts

Generate accurate water bills from readings and send instant receipts — no spreadsheets.

Jul 21, 2026·3 min

Property finance

The landlord statement, explained line by line

What owners actually want to see each month, and how to produce it in one click.

Jul 15, 2026·6 min

Tenant management

Writing rent reminders tenants don't ignore

Tone, timing and clarity — small changes to your SMS copy that lift on-time payments.

Jul 9, 2026·5 min