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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE ON THE

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1.O Introduction 3
2.O Background....... 3
3.O Methodology 6
4.O Committee Obsenrations and Recommendations....... .................. 7
1. Issues that emerged from engagements with the MoLHUD 7
2. Issues that arose from the concerns of H.E. the President. 9
3. Issues that emerged from interactions with other stakeholders 11
4. Other areas that emerged during consideration of the Bill I4
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1.O Introduction
The Landlord and Tenant BlIl 2021 was read for the first time on Wednesday
29th September 2O2l and referred to the Parliamentary Committee on Physical
I nfrastructure for consideration.
In accordance with Rules 129 and 189 (c) of the Rules of Procedure of
Parliament, the Committee scrutintzed the Bill and now presents its report to
the House for consideration.
.O Background
The relationship between landlord and tenant is currently governed by the Rent
Restriction Act Cap 231, the Distress for Rent (Bailiffs) Act, Cap 76 which were
enacted in 1949 and 1933 respectively and the Principles of Contract La'rt,.
These Statutes are outdated as new issues that require regulation in the
ji landlord-tenant relationships have emerged since their enactment. As a result,

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among the key players and disruption of the industry.
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It is against this background that the governmen t introduced the Landlord and
Tenant Brll, 2O2iwith the follou,ing objectives:
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b) to reform and consolidate the law relating to the letting of premises; I
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A similar Bill entitled "The Landlord and Tenant Bill,2OlS"had been presented
to the loth Parliament. It was considered and passed by that Parliament with
some amendments and with confirmation that it complied with Human Rights,
the Sustainable Development Goals, and it addressed the gaps in the existing
law.
In accordance with Article 91of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda the
Landlord and TenantBill, 2018 as passed by Parliament was sent to the
President for Assent on Sth May 2019. However,H.E the President in his letter
dated 27th October 2O2O to the Rt. Hon. Speaker returned the Bill to
Parliamentrequesting for reconsideration in the following areas:
1. Clause 2 of th.e Bill provides for the interpretation of the meaning of
"Business Premises" and "Residential Premises". In view of the changes
in the u,orking environment as a result of COVID-l9, the President
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professionals and e-commerce enterprises switch to home-working on
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.+ account of COVID-19, the definition of residential premises should be

expanded to accommodate the mixed-use of houses for residential and
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office businesses that do not require physical interface with customers.
Clause 15(1) provides that tenants should not use rented premises (or
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Commercial areas and will do the same in their issuance of Trading (.2'*
Licences to avoid situations whereby one licensed commercial activity
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by the same Local Government addition not enforcing Noise Pollution
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By-taws and Standards is currently a major nuisance and public health
concern for the majority of urban dwellers.
Attached herewith as
annex 1, is H.E. the President's letter dated 27th October 2O2O
addressed to the Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament
l1 annex 2, is the Landlord and Tenants Bill, 2018 as passed by Parliament

and sent to H.E. the President for assent.
The 1Oth Parliament elapsed before reconsidering of the Bill
In accordance with Rule 235 of the Rules of Procedure of Parliament, the Rt.
Hon. Speaker directed that all Bills that lapsed with the 10th Parliament but
are still relevant should be reintroduced to the House. The Landlord and
Tenant Blll 2021 was thus read for the 1st time on 29th September 2021 and
referred to the Committee of Physical Infrastructurefor consideration. The
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initial instruction was that the Committee should limit itself to H.E the
President's concerns.
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In the course of its deliberations however, the Committee noted that there \ /ere
some changes to the Bill that made it different from the Landlord and
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assent; the basis on which he raised concerns and returned the Bill to
Parliament for reconsideration of particular clauses
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4 Against this background, the Committee sought permission from Parliament on
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oh e Committee thus considered the Landlord and Tenant Bill, 2021 and
hereby presents its report to the House for consideration
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3.O Methodology
The Committee:
1. Perused the Landlord and Tenants Bill, 2O2L
2 Considered H.E. the President's concerns as contained in his letter to the

Rt. Hon. Speaker dated 27th October 2O2O on the Landlord and Tenants
Bill, 2018 as passed by Parliament.
3. Held consultative meetings with key stakeholders: namely
1. Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development (MoLHUD);the

sponsor of the Landlord and Tenants Bill 2021.
11 Uganda Electricity Regulatory Authority; the regulator of the

electricity sector in Uganda
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lv Kampala Arcaders Advocacy Forum (KAAFO); a registered non-
Profit Forum that vu'as formed by Ugandan traders operating in the
arcades of Kampala to organize themselves and promote a
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have good trade order in the city and create good vvorking relations
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Kampala City Traders Association (KACITA); a business association
in Uganda aimed at facilitating trade, bringing together the
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4.O CommitteeObsenrations and Recommendations

1. Issues that emerged from engagements with the MoLHUD
The Committee found that there were differences between the Landlord and
Tenants Bill 2O2l and the Landlord and TenantBill 2018 as passed by
Parliament and sent to the President for assent. The affected clauses were as
follows: I(2), 2, 3(21, 9(2), 13, 16 (2) , 26 (2]r, 27 ( 1), 3 1( 1), 3 l(61 , 46(2) and 53(d) .
The Committee however noted that:
i. whereas the differences in Clauses , 2 (on the definitions of Business

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and Residential Premises), 3(2) ,16(2lr,27(l) , 31(l),46(2land 53 (d) were

substantivethose identified in Clauses 2 (on definition of currency point),
i" 9(2lr, 13,26(2) and 31(6) were alterations arising from legislative drafting.
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b) the words "with approval of Parliament" as contained in the Landlord and
TenantBill,20 18 as passed by Parliamentwere removed from clauses 1(2)
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a in l(21 eliminating the requirement for Parliamentary approval in
situations where the Minister chooses to exempt particular premises
(apart from those already listed in this law) from the operation of this
Act.
a in 27(l) eliminating the requirement for Parliamentary approval in
situations where the Minister is permitting a landlord to increase rent by
more than ten percent annually. The Landlord and TenantBill,2018 as
passed by Parliament and sent to the President for Assentprohibits a
landlord from increasing rent at a rate of more than ten percent
annually.
c) the word "may"in 3(2) and 31(1) was replaced with the word "sha11". This
makes mandatory requirements that Parliament had ruled to be optional.
d) clause for a penalty for a landlord who unlawfullir evicts or

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attempts to evict a tenant from premises. The words "a fine equivalent to
"-.-\_ three months' rent payable" contained in the Landlord and Tenants Bill,
2Ol8 as passed by Parliament was replaced with the words "a fine not
exceeding two hundred and fifty currency points"in the Landlord and
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penalty imposed on the landlord as provided in the Landlord and Tenant Bill
2O2L is the equivalent of UGX. 5,000,000 which may be too much or too
little depending on the rent charged for the premise
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in the meaning of a provision as passe d by Par nt amounts to usurplng
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The Committee was however informed that the differences found between the
Landlord and TenantBill, 2OI8 as passed by Parliament and the Landlord and
Tenant Bill 2021, apart from improvements in legislative drafting and the
incorporation of H.E the President's concerns, were not deliberate. The
substantive changes noted herein were inadvertently made and the Minister
agreed that the provisions revert to what had been passed by Parliament as
contained in the Landlord and Tenants Bill 2Ol8 as sent to the President for
assent.
Recommendations
The Committee recommends that:
Clauses 2 specifically on the definition of currency point, 9(2), 13, and

26(2) of the Landlord and Tenant Bill 2O2I be adopted.
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Issues that arose from the concerns of H.E. the President
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: :.' 1. The President was of the view thatthe interpretation of "Business
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accommodate the mixed-use of houses for residential and office
businesses that do not require physical interface with customers
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The Committeenoted that the President's concern has been catered for
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Commercial areas and will do the same in their issuance of Trading
Licences to avoid situations whereby one licensed commercial activity
ends up becoming a nuisance to another activity that is equally licensed
by the same Local Government. The Clause in question stipulates that:
"A tenant shall not use rented premises or pennit the use of the reried
premises in anA manner that causes a nuisance to anA occupier of
neig hb ouing premises. "
The Committee noted that the President's concern had been catered for in the
Landlord and Tenant Bill, 2O2L by inserting a new sub-clause 16 (21 to read as
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"subsection (1) applies to premises located in areas which are planned in

accordance uith the laws and requlations on Physical Plartning."
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The Committee observes that:
infact H.E the President was referring to Clause 16 (1) of the Landlord
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111. offences relating to nuisance can be addressed using other lau,s like the
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3. Issues that emerged from interactions with other stakeholders:
i. Electricity
The Committee received concerns from the Tenants of Kampala Arcades in

regard to exorbitant Electricity Bills from landlords; and thatin some premises
n,here meters have been installed, the landlords continue to interfere u,ith the
tenant's peace in this area.
Obsenration
The Committee noted that Clause 12 of the Bill provides that a landlord shall
install a prepaid electricity meter for each of the rented premises.
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1. the Electricity Act, 1999 through Statutory Instruments enacted there-

from namely, the Bulk Metering Guidelines and the Electricity
Regulations (Primary Grid CodeRegulations) provide for Bulk metering for
loads over lOoamps; andCommercial buildings are in this category. Bulk
metering is not pre-paid and the Bulk Metering Regulations provide that
every building will be provided with one meter at the edge of the grid. It is
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ii. Other Extra Expenses
The Committee received complaints about other extra expenses that are
exorbitant and unfair to the tenants of Kampala Arcades. These include
parking space and toilet facilities.
a. Parking Space
In regard to parking fees charged to the tenants of Kampala Arcades, they have
to pay UGX. 20,000 per day even in arcades that are built with parking space.
In their opinion the extra expense is exorbitant and unfair; moreso in the
arcades that are built r,',,ith parking space.
Observation
The Committee observes that parking space should be an arrangement between

the landlord and tenant; and the terms should be clearly stipulated in the
tenancy agreement for buildings that have parking space. Otherwise street
parking is in the jurisdiction of city councils.
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The Committee recommends that the aspect of parking space should be agreed
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Some stakeholders informed the Committee that tenants in some arcades in
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neighbouring areas. This too is unfair and very inconveniencing to the tenants.
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Observation
The Committee observes that:
1. common toilet facilities in rental premises must be properly maintained

to standards that meet public health requirements. For this purpose
most landlords have let-out the management of these facilities because
they do not form part of their core business in the commercial buildings.
Toilet users therefore have to pay a fee for the service.
11 Public Health regulations prohibit the renting-out of premises without

toilet facilities.
Recommendation
The Committee recommends that:
1. The local governments should ensure compliance with public health

regulations.
111 All rental premises must have adequate toilet facilities provided at a
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I The Committee received complaints from KAAFO and KACITA about t

"good will" charged by the landlords to tenants seeking to occupy
new/alternative premises in commercial buildings. The "good will" payment is
not part of rent dues and is not receipted.
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The Committee recommends that the payment of "good will" by tenants to
landlords be outlawed.
iii. Receipting of Rent Payments

Tenants complained about non issuance of receipts upon payment of rent.
Instances have arisen where landlords only issue a piece of paper indicating
"cleared" for tenants who have paid their rent dues. In other instances the
amount indicated on the receipt issued to the tenant is just a small fraction of
what has been paid to the landlord by the tenant.
Observation
The Committee observes that there is need for a legal provision that compels
the landlord to issue a receipt to the tenant upon payment of rent; and that
the receipt must be formatted to include the actual amount paid and period
covered by the amount paid.
Recommendation
The Committee recommends that the Bill be amended to provide for amount
paid and the duration covered by the said amount.
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The Bill provides a rigid format for tenancy agreements that are made in
writing. The format may not accommodate all issues that the parties to a
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The Committee observes that the Bill restricts the nature of tenancy
agreements and yet the laws of Uganda provide for freedom of contract.
Recommendation
The Committee proposes that the Bill should allow for freedom of contract and
uphold the right of parties to determine the terms of their tenancy.
ii. Circumstances underqrhich the tenant may repair premises

The Bill allows a tenant to carry out repairs where he/she has taken
reasonable steps to arrange for the landlord to carry out repairs but is unable
to get the landlord to carry out the repairs. It further provides that the tenant
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landlord since there is no time frame given r.,,,ithin u,hich the tenant should
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The Committee proposes that the Bill should be amendecl to:
provide for a fair timeframe between a notice to the landlord alerting him
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iii. Increase of rent
The Bill provides that the landlord shall give a tenant at least ninety days
notice of a proposed increment in rent.
Obseruation
The Committee observes that parties may mutually agree on how rent should
be increased especially with a long term tenancy. Sixty days notice would be
more reasonable in the circumstances.
Recommendation
The Committee proposes that the minimum period of notice for increase in rent
should be amended to provide for a shorter period of sixty days.
iv. Failure to pay rent by tenant and claims for rent arrears
The Bill provides that where a tenant defaults in paying rent the landlord may
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v. Termination after notice
The Committee was concerned that when a notice of termination of contract is

issued by the landlord to the tenant, sometimes the tenant interprets the
notice as end of contract although they continue to occupy the premises until
the period of the notice has elapsed; during which period they do not pay rent.
a. Obsenration
The Committee observes that this is tantamount to breach of contract because

at that point the contract is still subsisting and the tenant though due to
vacate the premises must continue to pay their rent until they actually vacate
the premises.
Recommendation
The Committee proposes that a ne\,' sub-clause be provided to cover this

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b. Observation
The Committee further observed that matters pertaining to the termination of

tenancy in a business premise should be covered in the tenancy agreement as
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Observation
The Committee observes that abandonment without finishing the term of the
contract amounts to breach of contract; and that in such circumstances the
landlord should have the right to recover any accrued rent and charges.
Recommendation
The Committee proposes that the Bill should empower the land lord to recover
any accrued rent and charges in such circumstances.
vii. Challenging of termination of a tenancy agreement in court
The Bill provides that a tenant or landlord may challenge termination in court.
lt however proceeds to provide for a right of appeal in favour of a dis-satisfied
tenant but not a dis-satisfied landlord.
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1-* The Committee proposes that the Bill be amended to provide equal protection
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The Committee observes that the landlord tenant relationship is a civil

relationship. The criminal sanctions against landlords could be challenged on
these grounds; and further challenged on account of unequal protection under
the law since no such sanctions are provided for tenants who breach the same
law.
Recommendation
The Committee proposes that the Bill should be amended to restrict sanctions
to compensatory damages.
ix. Subjecting tenant to annoyance
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Observation
The Committee observes that situations of emergency could arise and thatsuch
situations warrant the landlord undisputed entry into the rented premises to
mitigate possible damage to the property in such disasters as fire and flooding
Recommendation
The Committee proposes that the Bill should be amended to permit entry into
the rented premises by the landlord in emergency situations.
5.O Conclusion
The Committee recommends that the bill be passed, subject to the proposed
amendments.
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1 Hon. Karubanga David C/P NRM
2 Hon. Kasolo Robert DICP NRM ., ii I

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3 Hon. Sarah Opendi NRM
4 Hon. Thembo Gideon Mujungu NRM

5 Hon. Nsegumire Muhamad NRM
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6 Hon. Lokwang Hillary NRM
7 Hon. Mawanda Michael NRM I
8 Hon. Asaba Paul Nsabimana NRM
9 Hon. Bukenya Michael Iga NRM

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10 Hon. Byanyima Nathan NRM
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13 Hon. Atyang Stella NRM
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t6 Hon. Awas Sylivia Vicky NRM
t7 Hon. Ssemr,vanga Gvaviira NRM

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23 Hon. Okello Nelson UPC
24 Hon. Saazi Godfrey NUP 'l

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26 Hon. Ssekabira Denis NUP

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28 Hon. Okupa EhJah INDEP
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29 Hon. Mugema Peter INDEP
30 Hon. Roland Ndyomugyenyi INDEP.
31 Hon. Nsanja Patrick INDEP
32 Hon. Rwemulikya Ibanda INDEP
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PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE LANDLORD AND TENANT BILL,2O2L
Clause 1: Application
Sub-Clause (2f
Insert the phrase "taith the approual of Parliament, " between 'may' and 'by' in
the first line.
Justification
The Parliament must be involved in disapplying the provisions of the Act from
any particular premises.
Clause 2: Interpretation
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Redraft the interpretation of the word "business", as follows-
"business" includes trade, commerce, profession or employment and
includes any actiuity carried on bA a person or body of persons, uthether
corporate or unincorporate ;
Justification
To broaden the definition to apply to both natural and unnaturai persons.
Definition of "good-will" $<'

Insert a ne\ / definition of the word "good-will" after the definition of the word
"currency point" as follows;
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1rp,', prospectiue tenant, in respect of the assumed competitiue ualue of a
-i#"- particular portion or the uhole of a business premises lo be let out;"
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To provide for the definition of good-will u,hich was not provided for in the 8i11.
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Insert the following phrase at the end of the provision: "prouided that uhere the
parties shall haue exeanted a tenancy agreement, the landlord-tenancy
relationship betuteen the parties shall be gouerned by the terms of the tenancy."
2l Sub-Clause (2)
Insert the following phrase at the end of the provision: "saue that the parties
may make some modifications accordingly."
Justification:
To allow for freedom of contract and the uphold the right of the parties to
determine terms of their tenancy, given the fact that terms may differ
depending on the nature of the demised premises.
Clause 6: Implied term as to fitness for human habitation. 1'177>*

1) Sub-Clause (11 F)
At the end of the provision add the following phrase;"saue that the obligation
shall be resticted to the exterior of the premises and commoru areas."
Justification:
During the term of the tenancy, the tenant is in occupation of the premises and
has a duty to maintain the inside of the premises in good and tenantable
repair.
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to tlrc exterior parts of the premises and commorl areas.
Justification:
During the term of the tenancy, the tenant is in occupation of the premises and
has a duty to maintain the inside of the premises in good and tenantable
repair.
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Insert the following at the beginning of the clause;"Except in case of an
emergenca,"
2) Sub-clause (6|
The tenant shall re-imburse the landlord within a period 14 days after the
notification to the landlord or the same may be deducted from any rent
advance already received by the Landlord
Justification:
Same number of days should be provided for landlord and tenant so that
law affords equal protection to both parties as enshrined in the Constitution n
Clause 9: Circumstances where tenant may repair premises

1) Sub-clause (11 Fl
At the end of the provision insert the following;"after seruing the landlord uith
14 days' prior notice of need for repairs and the cost thereof."
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submit to the landlord, supporting documentary proof as euidertce of the cost of
repair, arud the cost thereof shall be required to be reasonable at the preuailing
market rates."
Justification:
To avoid exaggerated claims being preferred against landlord by tenants in the
same way clause 8(5) is worded.
Clause 1L: Void terms and conditions in tenancy

The Clause should start with the phrase;"Subject to clause 3(1),"
Justification:
To avoid a contradiction in the law, with one clause upholding the right of the
parties to contract and another taking away the right. Some tenancies may
require technical advice which comes at a cost. The parties should retain the
right to agree on ho'ut, the cost should be apportioned.
Clause 12: Provision of separate prepaid electricity meters.

Delete clause 12.
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According to the service providers, it is not practicable and poses technical
difficulties given the building requirements in terms of r.r,iring the units of
business premises
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the landlord and tenant maA agree on the corutribution be made by the tenant."
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contributed by the tenant
Clause 16 Tenant not to cause nuisance or interference
1) Clause 15 (11
Delete the phrase " Subject to subsection (2),"

Justification
It is not necessary to subject the clause to subsection (2) since the committee
proposes to move an amendment to delete sub-section (21.
2) Clause L6 l2l
Delete sub-clause (2)

Justification
According to section 3 of the Physical Planning Act,20 10, the whole of Uganda
was declared a planning area. Thus the requirement not to cause a nuisance
covers the whole country and as such there is no area in Uganda r,t,here
nuisance may be allowed as purported in sub-clause (2).
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Redraft Clause 22 as follows;
22. Tenant to pay rent
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(4) A landlord letting out a busrness premises in a city or a municipality
shall prouide a tenant tuith his or her bank account number into uthich all
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1. To ensure that landlords present an accurate representation of what is pa

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payments shall be deposited.
Clause 23: Determination of rent under tenancy.

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The provision should start with the words; "Sante as maA otherutise be agreed
betueen the parties in their tenancy agreement,"
Justification
The law should uphold the freedom of parties to contract. It should be
permissible for parties to mutually agree on the possibility of payment in
Uganda shillings equivalent to the USD.
Clause 26: Receipts for rent.

Clause 26|2l
Insert after the phrase "prescribed form" the words "and shall include; among
others, the amount of arud period for which rent is paid."
Justification
To emphasize the need to have the amount of rent and the period stated in the
receipt to minimize conflict.
Clause 27: lncrease of rent.

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legislation as a check on the utilization of the powers of the Minister.
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Parties may mutually agree on how rent should be increased especially with a
long term tenancy. 60 days'notice is also reasonable in the circumstances.
Clause 3o:Failure to pay rent by tenant and claims for rent arrears
Sub-Clause 30 (lf
The provision should end with a proviso as follows; "prouided that where the
default shall continue for a period of more than 3)days, the land shall be entitled
to re-enter the premises and take possession thereof in the presence of the Area
Local Council Officials and the Police, uithout prejudice to the right to recouer the
rent arrea.rs."
Justification:
A tenancy is primarily based on two things; occupation of the premises by the
tenant against payment of rent to the landlord. If the tenant cannot pay rent,
then he/she can't continue occupying the premises indefinitely until an order
of eviction is obtained. This will defeat the whole purpose of letting out
premises.
Clause 31: Security Deposit

Clause 31 (61
Insert the phrase "of the change." at the end of the sub-clause.
Justification
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Unless otherwise agreed between the parties, an assignment of a tenancy or

subletting or execution of a new tenancy shall not be subject to a requirement
for payment of any sum of money constituting good to the landlord
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To abolish good will payments since it is unpopular among tenants and treated
as unfair.
Clause 35: Termination of tenancy to be in accordance with Act

Insert at the end of the clause the following; "orin accordance tuith the teruancy
agreement."
Justification
The parties should reserve the right to make provision for termination in their
tenancy and the right should be respected.
Clause 39 Termination after notice

1) Sub-Clause 39 (lf
Insert the following phrase at end of the provision; "or uith terms of the tenancy
agreement."
Justification
The parties should reserve the right to make provision for termination in their
tenancy and the right should be respected.
2) Sub-Clause (5f +j_

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Termination should be catered for in the tenancy agreement
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the tenanca agreement in respect of which such notice has been issued."
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Clause 4O: Termination by abandonment
Sub-clause (1)
Insert at the end of the provision the following; "saue that such termination by
abandonment shall be without prejudice to the rights of the landlord to recouer
anA accn-ted rent and charges."
Justification:
The landlord should be enabled to recover any accrued rent and charges from
an abandoned tenancy.
Clause 42 Tenant or landlord may challenge termination in court
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Insert the phrase "or landlord" after tenant at the beginning of the sub-clause
(4).
Justification
The landlord should also enjolr the same right of appeal as the tenant.The right
of appeal should be available for both parties and not only the terrant.
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premises, prouided that the re-entry shall be effected iru the presence of the Loqal
Council officials and. the police."
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1f Sub-clause (1)
lnsert the words;"or the terms of the tenancy agreemenf " following immediately
after the words 'in accordaruce with this Act.'
2) Sub-clause (2f
Insert the words;"or the terms of the tenarucy agreemenf " immediately after the
r,t'ords 'in contrauention of this Act.'
Delete criminal liability penalties and add that the tenant shall be entitled to
pursue appropriate relief from a court of law.
Substitute the phrase "not exceeding tuto hundred arud ftfty currency points"
with the phrase " equiualent to three months' rent payable" .
3) Sub-Clause (3f
Restrict it to only compensatory damages and remove criminal sanctions
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The penalty proposed should allow for a compensatory option to cater for
damages of breach since this is a civil matter.
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(1) No person shall be required to make a good-will payment czs
requiremerut to enter into a tenancy agreement.
(2) A person utho demands for a good-tuill payment commits an offense

and is liable on conuiction to imprisonment for a period not exceeding
one Aear or to a fine not exceeding fiue hundred currency points.
Justification
To abolish good will payments since it is an unpopular and unfair trade
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Delete the entire clause 48(1) & (2).

Justification;
The clause is so ambiguous and presupposes that it is only the tenant who can
be annoyed by the landlord
Clause 5O Entry of rented premises by landlord

Sub-clause (3f
Replace sub-clause (3) with the following;
(3) Notwithstanding subsection (1), in case of an emergencA occurrence, a
landlord mag enter the premises uitttout notice.
Justification
a To provide for entry by the Landlord in cases of emergency where no
advance notice of entry is required.
a The sub-clause carries the same import of and is similar to what is
contained in Clause 6 (4l,.
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Insert the phrase "Residential, Commercial and Industrial" the word 'premises'
in the second and last line
Justification
The scope of premises should not be restricted to residential and business
premises and should cover; residential, commercial and industrial premises.
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27h October,2O2O 9\
Rt. Hon. Rebecca Kadaga
Speaker \9' , ? lirN 2lii
Parliament of Uganda
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TIrE LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT, 20'19
The above subject matter refers.

I have received the Landlord and Tenant Bill for my assent. I have,
however, identified the following issues that Parliament need to
reconsider:
1. Part 2 of the Bill provides for the interpretation of the meaning
of "Business Premises" and "Residential Premises". [n view of
the changes in the working environment as a result of COVID-
19, the interpretations therein, should factor in the emerging
trend of home offices and homestay tourism. As more business
professionals and e-commerce enterprises switch to
homeworking on account of COVID- 19, the definition of
residential premises should be expanded to accommodate the
mixed use of houses for residential and office businesses that
do not require physical interface with customers;
2. Clause 15 (1) provides that tenants should not use rented

premises (or permit their use) in a rnanner that causes a
nuisance to any occupier of neighbouring premises. This
Clause presumes that physical planning by Local Governments
will adhere to the separation of Residential and Cornmercial
areas and will do the sarne in their issuance of Trading Licenses
to avoid situations whereby one licensed commercial activity
(such as a barf ends up becoming a nuisance to another activity
(such as a Residential house) that is equally licensed by the
same Local Government. [n addition, not enforcing Noise
Pollution By-Laws and Standards is currently a major nuisance
and public health concern for majority of urban dwellers.
the said Bill tovou for that purpose'
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PRESIDENT
Copy to: Rt. Hon. Prime Minister
Hon. Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development
Hon. Attorney General, Ministry of Justice and
Constitutional Affairs
Hon. Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic
Development
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THE REPUBLTC OF UGAI{DA
THE LAI\DLORD AND TENANT ACT, 2019.

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THE REPI'BLIC OF UGAI{DA
I sIcurY my assent to the bill.
President
Date of assent:
Act The Landlord and Tbnant Act 2019
THE LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT, 20 19
ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS
P,c.nr I-PnELttt,lINARY.
Section
l. Application.
2. Interpretation.
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3. Making of tenancy agreement.
4. Tenancy agreement of twenty five currency points or more to be in
writing.
5. Landlord to give tenant copy of tenancy agreement.
Pen.r III awo CoNornoNs tN TeweNcv.

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Fitness for human habilation.
6. Implied term as to fitness for human habitation.

Repairing o b ligations.
7. Duty to keep premises in repair.

8. Exception to duty of landlord to repair premises.
9. Circumstances where tenant may repair premises
10. Landlord responsible for taxes and rates.
11. Void terms and conditions in tenancy.
Penr IV-LrABrLrry son Urrlmv Csnnces.

12. Provision of separate prepaid electricity meters.
13. Utility charges for which tenant is liable.
14. Utilities charges for which landlord is liable.
Pnnr V-DurrES AND Oar.rcerroNs or
LnNolonos ANo TeNnNrs.
15. Tenant not to use premises for unlawful purpose.

16. Tenant shall not cause nuisance or interference.
17. Tenant not to damage premises or common areas.
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18. Tenant to keep rented premises clean.

19. Tenant not to install fixtures or make alterations without consent.
20. Landlord to ensure quiet enjoyment.
21. Landlord not to refuse to rent on certain grounds.
Pnnr VI-RENT AND SecuRrrv Deposm.
Rent.
22. Tenant to pay rent.
23. Determination of rent under tenancy.
24. Accrual of rent.
25. Limit on rent in advance.
26. Receipts for rent.
2?. Increase ofrent.
28- Rent increase to take effect if tenant does not object or
negotiate.
29. Decrease of rent in certain cases.
30. Failure to pay rent by tenant and claims for rent arears.
Security deposit.
31. Securitydeposit.
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32. Assigoment of tenancy by tenant.

33. Subletting of premises.
34. Invalid assignment and subletting of premises.
P,'.nr VIII-TERMrNArIoN on TeNnNcy,
Tbrmination by landlord or tenanl.
35. Termination of tenancy to be in accordance with Act.

36. Termination by agreement.
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37. Termination by vacation of premises with consent of landlord.

38. Termination of tenancy for specified time or event.
39. Termination after notice.
40. Temrination by abandonment.
41. Termination upon death of sole tenant.
42. Tenant or landlord may challenge termination in court.
43. Termination notice not affected by certain factors.
M. Refusal by tenant to vacate premises after receipt of notice of
termination.
Penr IX-VAcATIoN or PReursps, EvrctroN

nNo Rmarep Mnrrens.
45. Vacation of premises on terrnination of tenancy,

46. Unlawful eviction of tenant.
Pnnr X-GpNERAL.
47. Landlord may charge fee for extra services.

48. Subjecting tenant to annoyance.
49. Reimbursement of costs by landlord or tenant.
50. Entry of rented premises by landlord.
51. Landlord and tenant may act through agent.
52. Amendment of Schedule.
53. Regulations.
54. Repeal ofCap. 231 andsaving.
55. Transitional provision.
SCHEDULES
First Schedule Currency point

Second Schedule Tenantcy agreement
TIIE REPUBLIC OF UGAIIDA
An Act to regulate the relationship of landlord and tenant; to

reform and consolidate the law relating to the letting of premises;
to provide for the responsibilities of landlords and tenants in
relation to the letting of premisesl and for related matters.
Dnte on AsseNr:
Date of Commencement:
BE IT ENACTED by Parliament as follows:
Pnnr I-PneLrMrNARY,
l. Application.
(l) This Act applies to the letting of residential and business
premises.
(2) The Minister may, with the approval of Parliament, by statutory

instrrment, exempt particular prernises from the operation of this Act.
(3) Without limiting the general effect of subsection (2), this Act
does not apply to the following arrangements-
Act TheLandlordandTbnantAct 2019
(a) residence at an institution, whether public or private, where
the residence is merely incidental to detention or to the
provision of medical, religious, educational, recreational
or similar services;
(b) residence in a hotel, motel, or other transient lodging; or
(c) occupancy of premises under a tenancy created or arising
under the terms of a conhact of employment or any
premises entered into in relation to such a conract.
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Interpretation.
(1) In ttris Act unless the context othenvise requires-
"annoyance" in relation to a tenancy means the unwarranted,
unreasonable, offensive or unlawful interference in the use
or enjoyment of rented premises;
"assignment" means the fransfer of the rights or interest in the
tenancy from one person to another;
"business" includes trade, profession or employment and
includes any activity carried on by a person or a body of
persons; whether corporate or unincorporate;
"business premises" in relation to a tenancy means premises
occupied by the tenant for the puposes of a business
carried on by him or her;
"court" means a court of competent jurisdiction and includes
local council courts;
"currency point" has the value assigned to it in the First Schedule
to this Act;
"landlord" means a person who lets premises under a tenancy
and includes his or her duly authorised agent or a person
who is in lawful possession of the premises and has the
right to let them;
"lease" includes a sublease;
"Ministet'' means the Minister responsible for housing;
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"premises" means business or residential premises to which this
Act applies;
"rent" in relation to a tenancy, means the amount paid to
a landlord by a tenant to occupy premises and use
facilities and services;
"rented premises" in relation to a tenancy to which this Act
applies, means business or residential premises let
under the tenancy;
"residential premises" means premises which are used as
a home, residence, or sleeping place by a tenant and
includes housing estates, tenements, apartment buildings
and mobile homes;
"services" in relation to a tenancy, means the use of water,

light or power, conservancy, sewerage facilities, sweeper,
watchman, telephone or other amenities or facilities
available to the tenant except-
(a) the supplying of means, and the right of access to
any place or accommodation accorded to the tenant
by reason of the tenant's occupation of the premises
comprised in the tenancy;
(b) capital expendiore on maintenance;
"tenancy" means a relationship created by a lease, agreement or
assignment and includes asub-tenancy butdoes not include
a relationship between a mortgagor and mortgagee;
"tenancy agreement" means an agreement, in writing or otherwise,

express or implied, under which a tenancy is created;
"tenant" means the person to whom premises are let under a tenancy;
'htilities" includes water, light or power, conservancy, sewerage
facilities, sweepers, watchmen, telephone or other
amenities or facilities available to the tenant.
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(2) Notwithstanding anything in any other written law
requiring the registration of tenancies, evidence of a tenancy may,
for any of the purposes of this Act, be given in court, whether the
tenancy is registered or not.
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3. Making of tenancy agreement.

(l) A tenancy agreement may be made in writing, or by word of
mouth, or partly in writing and partly by word of mouth, or in the form
of a data message, or may be implied from the conduct of the parties.
(2) A tenancy agreement in writing may be in the form prescribed
in the Second Schedule.
(3) Where a tenancy agreement is not in writing, the landlord

shall keep a record-
(a) of the particulars of the parties to the tenancy;
(b) of the premises comprised in the tenancy;
(c) inthecaseofanon-citizen,ofthedetailsoftheimmigration
status of the non-citizen; and
(d) ofthe details ofthe rent payable and the manner ofpayment.
(a) The landlord shall give the tenant a copy of the record kept
under subsection (3) within fourteen days of the tenant taking vacant
possession of the premises.
(5) A landlord shall not enter into a tenancy agreement-

(a) with an individual, unless the individual provides his or
her identification document or alien's identification card or
passport;
(b) with a legal person, unless that person provides details of
registration or other form of incorporation.
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(6) For the purposes of this section, "identification document"
includes a national identification card, driving permit, passport or
certified student identifi cation card.
(7) This section shall not affect a tenancy agreement entered into
under any other law requiring a tenancy agreement to be made in a
specific manner.
4. Tenancy agreement of twenty five currency points or more to

be in writing.
A 0enancy agreement of the value of twenty five currency points or
more shall not be enforceable by action unless-
(a) the agreement is in writing or in form ofa data message; or

(b) the party against whom enforcement is sought admits that
the agreement was entered into.
5. Landlord to give tenant copy of tenancy agreement.

A landlord shall, immediately after a tenancy agreement is signed by
the landlord and tenant, give a copy of the tenancy agreement to the
tenant.
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Fitness for human habitation.
6. Implied term as to fitness for human habitation.

(t) Where a tenancy is for the letting of residential premises
there is implied-
(a) a condition that the premises are fit for human habitation
at the commencement of the tenancy; and
(b) an undertaking that the premises shall be kept by the
landlord fit for human habitation during the tenancy.
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(2) Premises are not fit for human habitation under subsection
(l) where the premises do not meet the requirements of the Public
HealthAct or the Building Conhol Act, 2013.
(3) Without limiting the general effect of subsection (l), in

determining whether premises are fit for human habitation, regard shall
be given to the condition of the premises in respect of repair, stability,
internal arrangements, natural lighting, ventilation, water supply,
drainage and sanitary conveniences and facilities for preparation and
cooking of food and for the disposal of waste water.
(4) A landlord may, at reasonable times of the day, after giving

twenty-four hours'notice in writing or otherwise to the tenant, enter
premises for the purpose of viewing their state and condition.
Repair ing ob I igations.
7. Duty to keep premises in repair.

(l)Subject to section 8, there is implied in every tenancy a term
that the landlord shall keep the premises maintained in good repair.
(2) In determining the standard of good repair under subsection

(l),regard shall be had to the age, character and prospective life ofthe
premises and the locality in which the premises are situated.
8. Exception to duty of landlord to repair premises.

(l)The duty of the landlord to maintain the premises in good
repair does not apply to repairof damage caused to the premises by the
tenant's negligence or failure to take reasonable care.
(2) Where a tenant damages the premises or corrmon areas, the

landlord shall serve the tenant with a notice to repair the damage.
(3) The notice under subsection (2) shall be in the form prescribed
by the Minister by regulations made under this Act.
(4) Where the landlord gives the tenant notice to repair under
this section and the tenant does not repair the damage within fourteen
days after the notice is given, the landlord may repair the damage at
the expense of the tenant.
(5) After the landlord has effected repairs to the premises under
subsection (4), the landlord shall serve the tenant with particulars of
the cost of the repairs including the relevant supporting documentation
to evidence the cost of the repairs.
(6) The costs ofrepair incurred by the landlord shall be reasonable

costs of repair at the prevailing market rates and the costs shall be
offset from the security deposit provided for in section 31.
9. Circumstances where tenant may repair premises.

(l) A tenant may carry out repairs to the premises where-
(a) the nature of the repairs required is urgent; and
(b) the tenant has taken reasonable steps to arange for the
landlord to carry out repairs; and the tenant is unable to get
the landlord to carry out the repairs.
(2) For the purposes of subsection (l), urgent repairs includes

repairs relating to burst water services, blocked or broken toilet
systems, serious roof leaks, gas leaks, dangerous electrical faults,
flooding or serious flood damage, serious storm or fire damage, failure
or breakdown of any essential selice or appliance provided by a
landlord or agent for hot water, water, cooking, heating or laundry,
failure or breakdown of the gas, electricity or water supply; an
appliance, fitting or fixhrre that is not working properly and causes
a substantial amount of water to be wasted, a serious fault in a lift
or staircase or any fault or damage in the premises that makes the
premises unsafe or insecure.
(3) Where the tenant carries out repairs under subsection (l),
the tenant shall immediately after carrying out the repairs give the
landlord written notice of the repairs carried out and the costs incurred
and the landlord shall within fourteen days after receiving the notice
reimburse the 0enant for the costs of the repairs.
(4) Where the landlord does not reimburse the tenant, the tenant
shall recover the costs incurred for the repairs from the rent due and
payable immediately after the repairs are carried out.
10. Landlord responsible for taxes and rates.

(1) There is implied in every tenancy a term that the landlord is
responsible for the payment of all taxes and rates imposed by law in
respect of the premises.
(2) Where a tenant pays any taxes or rates in respect of the

premises, the landlord shall indemnifu the tenant for the amount paid
by the tenant.
ll. Void terms and conditions in tenancy.

(1) A term in a tenancy, express or implied, is void where it
purports to exclude, restrict or modifo, or has the effect of excluding,
restricting or modiffing any provision of this Act.
(2) A term or condition in a written tenancy or any other

agreement made under this Act that requires a party to a written tenancy
agreement to bear any fees, costs or charges incurred by the other party
in connection with the preparation of the tenancy agreement is void.
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12. Provision of separate prepaid electricity meters.

A landlord shall install a prepaid electricity meter for each rented
premises.
13. Utitity charges for which tenant is liable.
(1) A tenant is liable for-
(a) all charges in respect of the supply or use of electricity,
gas, oil and similar services in respect of ttre tenant's
occupation of rented premises that are separately metered,
except the installation costs and charges in respect of the
initial connection of the service to the rented premises;
(b) the cost of all water supplied to the rented premises during
the tenant's occupancy, if the cost is based solely on the
amount of water supplied and the premises are separately
metered;
(c) that part of the charges based on the amount of water

supplied to the premises during the tenant's occupation
if the cost of water supplied is only partly based on the
amount of water supplied to the premises and the premises
are not separately metered.
(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), a landlord may agree with

the tenant to take over liability for any costs or charges for which the
tenant is liable under subsection (l).
(3) An agreement under subsection (2) shall be in writing and

signed by the landlord and tenant.
14. Utilities charges for which landlord is liable.

A landlord is liable for-
(a) the installation costs and charges in respect of the initial
connection to rented premises of any electricity, water,
gas, sanitation, sewerage or other utility service;
(b) all charges in respect of the supply or use of electricity,

gas or oil by the tenant at rented premises that are not
separately metered;
(c) all charges arising from awater supply service to separately
metered rented premises that are not based on the amount
of water supplied to the premises;
(d) all costs and charges related to a water supply service and
water supplied to rented premises that are not separately
metered;
(e) all sewerage disposal charges in respect ofrented premises
that are not separately metered; and
(0 all charges related to the supply of sewerage services or
the supply or use of drainage services to or at the rented
premises.
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15. Tenant not to use premises for unlawful purpose.

A tenant shall not use the premises or perrrit the use of the rented
premises for any unlawful purpose.
16. Ibnant shall not cause nuisance or interference.

(l) A tenant shall not use the rented premises or permit the use
of the rented premises in any manner that causes a nuisance to any
occupier of neighbouring premises.
(2) A tenant shall not-

(a) use the rented premises or common areas;
(b) permit his or her visitors to use the rented premises or
mmmon areas; or
(c) otherwise permit the use of the rented premises,
in a manner that causes interference with the reasonable peace, comfort
or privacy of any occupier of neighbouring premises.
(3) For the purposes of this section "nuisanc,e" includes any
activity, condition or situation that interferes with another person's use
or enjoyment of his or her premises.
17. Ibnant not to damage premises or common areas.

(1) A tenant shall take care trot to damage the rented premises or
the common areas.
(2) A tenant who becomes aware of any damage to the rented

premises or the common areas shall immediately give notice to the
landlord specifuing the nature of the damage.
18. Tenant to keep rented premises clean.

A tenant shall keep the rented premises in a reasonably clean condition,
except where the landlord is responsible under the tenancy agreement
for keeping of the premises in that condition.
19. Tenant not to install fixtures or make alterations without

consent.
(l ) A tenant shall not, without the consent of the landlord, install
any fixtures on the rented premises or make any alteration, renovation
or addition to the rented premises.
(2) A tenant who has installed fixtures on or renovated, altered

or added to the rented premises, whether or not with the landlord's
written consent, shall before terminating the tenancy-
(a) restore the premises to the condition they were in
immediately before the installation, renovation or addition;
fair wear and tear excepted; or
(b) pay to the landlord an amount equal to the reasonable cost
of restoring the premises.
(3) Subsection (2) does not apply where the tenancy agreement
otherwise provides or where the landlord and tenant othenvise agree.
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(4) For the purposes of this section, "fixture" means personal
property of the tenant that is attached to the premises or part of the
premises so as to be regarded as an irremovable part of the premises.
20. Landlord to ensure quiet enjoyment.

A landlord shall take all reasonable steps to ensure that the tenant has
quiet enjoyment of the premises during the tenancy.
21. Landlord not to refuse to rent on certain grounds.

A landlord shall not refuse to rent premises to a person on the grounds
of sex, race, colour, ethnic origin, tribe, birth, creed or religion, social
or economic standing, political opinion or disability.
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Rent.
22. Tenantto pay rent.
A tenant shall pay the rent on the date and in the manner agreed upon
by the landlord and tenant.
23. Determination of rent under tenancy.

(1) The rent payable for any premises under a tenancy shall be
determined by mutual agreement of the parties to the tenancy.
(2) All rent obligations or transactions shall be expressed or

settled in Uganda shillings.
24. Accrualofrent.
For the purposes of this Act, rent under a tenancy accrues from day to
day and is recoverable or refundable accordingly.
25. Limit on rent in advance.

(l) Subject to subsection (2), a landlord shall not require a
tenant-
(a) in the case of tenancy of more than one month, to pay rent
more than three months in advance; or
(b) in a case of tenancy of less than one month, to pay rent
more than two weeks in advance.
(2) Subsection (l) does not apply where the tenant and landlord
mutually agree that the tenant pays the rent beyond the period specified.
26. Receipts for rent.

(l) Alandlord who receives a payment of rent from a tenant shall
give a written receipt to the person making the payment-
(a) immediately; where the payment is made in person; or
(b) where the payment is not made in person and a receipt is
requested at the time of making the payment; within five
working days of receiving the payment.
(2) A receipt issued under subsection (1) shall among others,
include the amount and period of rent.
(3) A landlord shall keep a record of all receipts of payments of

rent by the tenant.
27. Increase ofrenL

(1) A landlord shall not increase rent at a rate of more than ten
percent annually or such other percentage as may be prescribed by the
Minister, with the approval of Parliament, by statutory instrument.
(2) A landlord shall give a tenant at least ninety days'notice, in

the prescribed forrn of a proposed increase in rent.
(3) A landlord under a flxed tenn tenancy shall not increase the
rent before the terrr ends, unless the agreement provides for a rent
increase within the fixed term.
(4) A landlord shall not increase the rent payable under a tenancy
at intervals of less than twelve months.
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(5) An increase of rent is invalid if it contravenes this section.
28. Rent increase to take effect if tenant does not object or

negotiate.
Where a tenant does not object to a rent increase or reach an agreement
with the landlord on the increase to be effected and the rent increase
is in accordance with this Acq the tenant is taken to have accepted the
rent increase.
29. Decrease of rent in certain cases.

(1) A landlord shall decrease the rent charged to a tenant where
the landlord ceases to provide any agreed service with respect to the
tenant's occupancy of the premises.
(2) A decrease in rent under subsection (l) shall be proportionate

to the decrease ofthe services.
30. Failure to pay rent by tenant and claims for rent arrears.
(l) Where a tenant defaults in paying rent and is in arrears, the
landlord may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction to recover the
rent owed.
(2) The Judicature (Small Claims Procedure) Rules,20l1 apply

to any application to recover rent arrears under this section but only if
the claim does not exceed the amount specified for small claims in the
Judicature (Small Claims Procedure) Rules, 2011.
Security deposit.
31. Security deposit.

(1) A landlord may require a tenant to pay a security deposit for
the purposes ofsecuring the perfornance by the tenant ofhis or her
obligations under a tenancy.
(2) A landlord shall not require more than one security deposit or
require the payment of, or receive, under a security deposit, an amount
exceeding the rent payable for one month's occupancy of the premises
to which the agreement relates or one-twelfth of the rent for one year's
occupancy of the premises to which the agreement relates; whichever
is the lesser.
(3) The landlord shall speciff to the tenant in writing the terms
and conditions under which the security deposit or any part of it may
be withheld by the landlord upon termination of the tenancy.
(4) Without limiting the general effect of subsection (3), a

security deposit shall not be withheld on account of normal wear and
tear resulting from ordinary use of the prernises.
(5) The landlord shall provide the tenant with a written receipt
for the security deposit.
(6) Where, during a tenancy, the status of the landlord is transferred

to another person, the security deposit shall be so transferred and the
successor landlord shall notify the tenant of the change.
(7) Where, during the tenancy, the tenant's premises are foreclosed
upon and the tenant's deposit is not transferred to the successor owner
after the foreclosure sale or other transfer of the property from the
foreclosed-upon owner to a successor, the foreclosed-upon owner
shall promptly refund the full deposit to the tenant immediately after
the foreclosure sale or transfer.
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32. Assignment of tenancy by tenant

(I)A tenant shall not assign a tenancy without the written consent
of the landlord.
(2) A landlord shall not unreasonably wittrhold consent to the
assignment of a tenancy.
33. Subletting of premises.

(1) A tenant shall not sublease the whole or any part of the
premises without the written consent of the landlord.
(2) A landlord shall not unreasonably withhold consent to the

subleasing of the whole or any part of the premises.
34. Invalid assignment and subletting of premises.

An assignment of a tenancy or subleasing of the whole or any part of
the premises by a tenant without the consent of the landlord is invalid
and immediately terminates the tenancy.
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Tbrmination by landlord or tenant.
35. Termination of tenancy to be in accordance with AcL

A tenancy shall not be terminated except in accordance with this
Act.
36. Termination by agreement.

(1) A tenancy may be terminated by agreement of the landlord
and tenant.
(2) An agreement under subsection (1) shall state the date on

which the tenant shall vacate the premises.
37. Termination by vacation of premises with consent of

landlord.
(l) A tenancy tenninates where the tenant vacates the rented
premises with the consent of the landlord.
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(2) The consent given under subsection (l) may be written or
oral and once given is irrevocable.
38. Termination of tenancy for specified time or event.

(1) Where a tenancy is-
(a) for a fixed term, the tenancy terminates on the date
specified for termination; or
(b) stated to terminate on the occurrence of an event, the
tenancy terminates on the occurence of that event.
(2) A tenant whose tenancy terminates under subsection (1) shall

immediately vacate the premises.
39. Termination after notice.

(1) A tenancy terminates where a landlord or tenant gives notice
of termination of the tenancy in accordance with this Act.
(2) tn a residential tenancy, notice of terrnination of a tenancy

required under this Act shall be as follows-
(a) in the case of a weekly tenancy; seven days'notice;
(b) in the case of a monthly tenancy; ttrirty days'notice; and
(c) in the case of a tenancy from year to year; sixty days'
notice.
(3) A landlord and tenant may agree to a period of notice
exceeding the period specified in subsection (2).
(4) A term or condition in a tenancy providing for a lesser period

of notice than that specified in subsection (2) is void.
(5) tn a business tenancy, a notice of termination under subsection

(l) in respect of business premises shall not have effect unless the
notice is given not more than twelve nor less than six months before
the date of temrination specified in the notice.
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(6) A notice of termination under this section shall specifr the
date of termination.
40. Termination by abandonment

(l)A tenancy is considered abandoned where the tenant leaves
the premises permanently without ending the tenancy agreement.
(2) Where the landlord has reasonable cause to believe that the
tenant has abandoned the premises, the landlord shall give notice of
fourteen days to the tenant of the landlord's intention to terminate the
tenancy.
(3) Where the tenant does not reply to the notice or does not give
a satisfactory explanation after the fourteen days'notice in subsection
(2), the tenancy terminates.
( ) The Minister may, by regulations, prescribe the procedure for

dealing with abandoned tenancies.
(5) For purposes of subsection (l), a tenant is taken to have

permanently abandoned the premises where-
(a) the tenant has been absent from the premises for at
least thirty consecutive days without notiffing the landlord
and the rent has not been paid;
(b) at leastfifteen days havepassedsince therentwasdue and
the rent remains r,npaid and it appears to the landlord that
the tenant has vacated the premises without the rent being
paid.
41. Termination upon death of sole tenant.

(l)Where a tenant who is a single occupant ofpremises dies, the
tenancy terminates at the earliest of the following dates-
(a) twenty-eight days after the landlord is given written

notice of the death of the tenant by the legal personal
representative or next of kin of the tenant;
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(b) nventy-eight days after the landlord has given notice to
vacate to the legal personal representative or next of kin of
the tenant;
(c) a date agreed in writing between the landlord and the legal
personal representative or next of kin of the tenant; or
(d) the date specified as the termination date of the tenancy by

court on the application of the landlord under subsection
(2).
(2) Where a landlord is unable to give notice to vacate under

subsection (lxb), the landlord may apply to court for an order to
terminate the tenancy.
42. Tenant or landlord may challenge termination in court

(l) A tenant or landlord
may challenge a termination of the
tenancy in court.
(2) Where the court finds that a termination challenged under

this section was not justified or is not in accordance with this Act, the
court may order the reinstatement of the tenancy or award damages or
such other remedy the court considers appropriate.
(3) A tenant is liable to pay rent while he or she challenges a

termination notice.
(4) A tenant who is dissatisfied with the decision of the court

under subsection (2) may appeal to the appropriate court.
43. Termination notice not affected by certain factors.

A notice of termination of a tenancy by a landlord is not affected by
the landlord's acceptance of arrears of rent or compensation for the
use or occupation of the premises after the landlord gives the notice of
termination of the tenancy to the tenant.
44. Refusal by tenant to vacate premises after receipt of notice of
termination.
(1) Where a tenant does not vacate the premises on the date
specified in the notice of termination, the landlord may apply to court
for an order to evict the tenant.
(2) The court shall consider an application for an order to evict a

tenant expeditiously.
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45. Vacation of premises on termination of tenancy.

Where a tenancy is terminated in accordance with this Act, the
tenant shall vacate the premises on the date specified in the notice
of termination or such other date specified for vacation of the
premises.
46. Unlawful eviction of tenanL

(l) A landlordshall not, except in accordance with this Act, evict
a tenant from the premises or require, compel or attempt to require or
compel the tenant to vacate the premises.
(2) A landlord who evicts a tenant from the premises or requires,

compels or attempts to require or compel the tenant to vacate the
premises in conEavention of this Act commits an offence and is liable,
on conviction, to a fine equivalent to three months' rent payable or
imprisonment not exceeding one year or both.
(3) A court convicting a landlord under subsection (2) shall, in

addition to the penalty, order the landlord to compensate the tenant for
any damages arising from the unlawful eviction.
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47. Landlord may charge fee for extra services.
(l) A landlord may charge a service fee for any exha services
provided to a tenant including services relating to security, conservancy,
sanitation and other amenities.
(2) For the purposes of this section, a "service fee" means an

amount payable by a tenant as part of or in addition to the rent which
is payable, directly or indirectly, for services, repairs, maintenance,
improvements or insurance or the landlord's costs of management,
and service fee varies or may vary according to the relevant costs.
(3) The relevant costs referred to in subsection (2) are the costs
or estimated costs incurred or to be incumed by or on behalf of the
Iandlord in connection with the matters for which the service fee is
payable.
48. Subjecting tenant to annoyance.

(1) A landlord shall not subject a tenant to annoyance.
(2) A landlord who unlawfully subjects a tenant to any annoyance

is liable to a fine not exceeding one hundred and fifty currency points
or imprisonment not exceeding one year or both.
49. Reimbursement of costs by landlord or tenant.

(l) Where a landlord pays for anyttring for which the tenant is
liable under this Act, the tenant shall reimburse the landlord within
fourteen days after receiving a written request for reimbursement
together with a copy of the receipt or other evidence of the costs
incurred by the landlord.
(2) Where a tenant pays for anything for which the landlord is
liable under this Act, the landlord shall reimburse the tenant within
fourteen days after receiving a written request for reimbursement and
a copy of the receipt or other evidence of payment.
(3) Subsections (l) and (2) do not apply if there is an agreement
to the contrary.
50. Entry of rented premises by landlord.

(1) A landlord has a right to enter the premises together with
any person who is necessary to achieve the purpose of the entry after
giving the tenant written notice of at least twenty four hours.
(2) A landlord who enters premises in contravention of
subsection (l)
commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine
not exceeding one hundred curency points.
(3) The landlord may, at reasonable times of the day and after
giving twenty-four hours'notice to the tenant, enter the premises for
the purpose of viewing the condition and state of repair of the premises.
51. Landlord and tenant may act through agent.

(1) A landlord or tenant may appoint an agent to effect any
transactions that may be required under this Act.
(2) Where a landlord or tenant appoints an agent, the particulars

and the scope of the appointment shall be in writing and shall be made
available to the tenant or landlord, as the case may be.
(3) For purposes ofsubsection (l), the transactions that an agent

may perform include-
(a) marketing the premises;
(b) drawing up tenancy agreements;
(c) collection of rent;
(d) arranging repairs and maintenance;
(e) managing and maintaining common areas.
52. Amendment of Schedule.

The Minister may, with the approval of Parliament, by statutory
instrument, amend the First Schedule.
53. Regulations.
(l) The Minister may, by statutory insbnrment, make regulations
generally for the better carrying into effect any of the provisions of
this Act.
(2) Without limiting the general effect of subsection (1),

may-
regulations under that subsection
(a) prescribe codes of practice to be complied with by
landlords and tenants;
O) prescribe the forrrs to be used for purposes of this Act;

(c) regulate the use of agents in landlord tenant relations
including the licensing of agents, and the duties and
responsibilities of agents;
(d) prescribe penalties in respect of the contravention of the
regulations not exceeding seventy-two currency points or
three years imprisonment or both;
(e) prescribe penalties for continuing and repeated offences;
(0 prescribe fees for anything done under this Act.
54. Repeal of Cap.23l and saving.

(l)
The Rent ReskictionAct, Cap.2ll is repealed.
(2) Notwithstanding subsection (l), any statutory instmment

made under the Rent Restriction Act which is in force immediately
before the commencement of this Act, shall remain in force until
revoked under this Act.
55. Ttansitional provision.

A landlord who, immediarcly before the commencement of this Act,
is lefting premises in which electricity is not separa0ely metered, shall,
within one year of commencement of this Act, provide a separate
prepaid electricity meter for the rented premises.
SCHEDULES
First Schedule
section 2
Currency point
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TENAI\CYAGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made this .....................day of ..........
BETWEEN
('Iandlord")
AND .... ('Tenant")
PARTICULARS OF PARTIES
PARTICULARS LA-I\DLORI) TENANT

(tick applicable) (tick applicable)
INDIVIDUAL/ INDTVIDUAU
CORPORATE CORPORATE
Name
National ID No./Alien Card No./
company registration number
P.O. Box, Town
Telephone
Email address
Occupation of tenant
Current location of tenant
Immigration status of tenant
Resident work permit number
For of with the

User Water
Size (Rooms) Sewerage
Area Elecricity
Toilets Solid waste collection
Common spaces Security services
LOCATION
Block No. MllageAilard
Plot No. Parish
Buidling No. Sub-County/Town
Premises No. County/ Division
Street Name: DistricUCity
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The landlord and tenant mutually agree as follows:
DTJRATION, RENT AND SECURITY DEPOSIT:

l. The Landlord agrees to let and the Tenant agrees to take the
above premises for the duration of ...............(days/months/
years (tick applicable) ) with effect from ...................... To
2. Both parties agree on monthly rent of Ug. Shs. .......

(UgandaShillings..
only) payable initially for ............ months in advance,
and subsequently every .......(.........) months before
the expiry of the advance payment; the initial amount of
Uganda Shilings (Uganda Shillings
...... only) being rent for the
first months.
3 A security deposit of one month shall be paid by the Tenant at

the beginning of the tenancy to secure the performance by the
tenant of his/her obligations under the tenancy.
4 The Landlord hereby acknowledges receipt of the payments

thereof by signing this Agreement and issuing a Receipt.
DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES.
5. THE LANDLORD agrees with theTenant:
(i) To pay and discharge existing and future rates and taxes,
statutory and relevant Authorities, dues and/or any other
obtgations, charges that are imposed upon the owner of the
demised premises.
(ii) To keep the exterior of the rented premises including main walls
and roof of the said out-buildings, drains, pipes, and structure of
the demised premises in good and tenantable repair, order and
condition.
(iiD That the tenant paying rent hereby reserved and performing
and observing the obligations and conditions herein contained
or implied and on its part to be performed and observed shall
and may peacefully and quietly possess and enjoy the premises
during the term hereby created without any intemrption from or
by the Landlord or any person rightfully claiming from orunder
or in trust for the Landlord.
(iv) The Landlord or his/trer authorized Agent reserves the right to

enter upon the rented premises to inspect on the condition of the
premises.
(v) To grve a tenant a copy of the fully signed tenancy agreement.
6. THE TENANTAGREES with the Landlord as follows:

(i) To pay the rent hereby reserved at all times and in the manner
aforesaid.
(iD To pay and discharge all future water rates, electricity charges,
garbage collection charges, security charge, and any other
charges imposed during this tenancy.
(iii) To utilize the premises hereby rented for the intended purposes
only as per the agreement and not to use or permit them to be
used for any illegal purposes.
(iv) To keep the premises including the fixnres therein in a good and
clean condition during the tenancy and in such condition to deliver
up the sarne to the landlord at the tennination of the tenancy.
(v) To maintain the compoun4 fence and paths in good order

and condition and not to drill nails in the walls of the rented
premises or cut timber or main trees, brushes or shrubs planted
there without the Landlord's consent save in the proper course
of care and management of the premises.
(vi) To pennit the Landlord or his authorized agents at reasonable

times to enter upon the premises or any part thereof after twenty
four hours' notice to examine the state and condition of the
premises.
(vii) To make good any damage occasioned to the demised premises
by the tenant on any furniture and fittings or other articles,
objects or things into or out of the demised premises. OR to pay
to the Landlord the cost of repairing or replacing any part of the
premises or fittings which are damaged by the Tenant or lost
through his or her negligence.
(viii) Not to assigq sublet or part with possession of the premises
or any part thereof without the prior written consent of the
Landlord which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.
(ix) Not to do or pennit to be done in or upon the premises or any
part thereof any act or thing which may be of nuisance, damage,
inconvenience or annoyance to the Landlord or the tenants or
the occupants of any other adjoining premises.
(x) Not to erect in the garden or land surrounding the premises

any shed or other buildings without the prior consent of the
Landlord in writing.
(xi) Not to alter or damage the rented premises without the express
permission of the landlord.
(xii) To deliver up the premises at the expiry of the tenancy hereby
created in such state ofrepair, condition, order and preservation
as shall be in accordance with the obligations on the Tenant's
part herein before contained.
7. CONDITIONSOFTENANCY.
PROVIDED ALWAYS and it is expressly agreed as follows:
(i) That if the said rent or any part thereof is in arrear at any
time after the day on which it is payable (whether formally
demanded or not) or if any of the Tenant's stipulations herein
are not perfonned then and in any such case the landlord or
his/her agents may at any time thereafter re-enter upon the
demised premises or any part thereof in the name of the whole
and the same have again, r€,possess and enjoy as his/her former
estate, and this agreement save to any claims the Landlord may
have hereunder in respect of any such breach by the Tenant as
aforesaid shall be deemed to have been terminated on such re-
entry as aforesaid;
(ii) That the Landlord may in his absolute discretion review the said
rent at expry of this tenancy on giving to the Tenant not less
than .. (Weeks/month) notice in writing to the tenant of
his intention to do so PROVIDED THAT no more than one
increase will be made in any one year.
(iii) That any consents or notices which are required by the terms of
this Agreement to be given by Landlord may validly be given
by any person duly authorised by the Landlord.
(iv) The Parties to this Agreement reserve the right to terminate the
said Agreernent on breach of conditions and shall be entitled
to appropriate remedies its may be determined by the courts of
law.
(v) Any notice under this Agreement shall be in writing and any
notice to the Tenant shall be sufficiently served if left addressed
to him or her on the premises or affixed to the door thereof; and
any notice to the Landlord shall be sufficiently served if sent by
post to the Landlord or delivered to an authorized Agent or to
the Landlord's premises.
8. TERNIINATIONoFTENAI\CY.
The tenancy may be terrninated by either party giving to the other
weeks/month(s) notice in writing of his/her desire to
terminate the same.
9. DISPUTE RESOLUTION.
Any Disputes between the Landlord and Tenant shall be settled
through Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanisms failure of which
the parties may proceed to court.
rO. LAWAPPLICABLE.
This Agreement shall be govemed by the provisions of the Laws of
Uganda.
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Act The Landlord and knant Act 2019

WITNESSES have set their hands on the ...... day of . 20......
SIGNED BY: NAME SIGNATURE
LANDLORI)
WTTNESS
TENANT
WITNESS
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Cross References
Building Control Act, 2013, Act No. l0 of 2013

Public Health Act, Cap. 281
Rent Restriction Act, Cap. 231
THE REPUBLIC OF SGAITDA
This printed impression has been carefully

compared by me with the bill which was
passed by Parliament and found by me to be a
true copy of the bill.
Clerk a Parliamcnt
Date of aut hentication : o5 Llsll*n

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PARLI AMEN't' Ot.- UGANDA

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE ON THE

l\ Office of the Clerk to Parliament

4.O Committee Obsenrations and Recommendations....... .................. 7

1. Issues that emerged from engagements with the MoLHUD 7

2. Issues that arose from the concerns of H.E. the President. 9

3. Issues that emerged from interactions with other stakeholders 11

4. Other areas that emerged during consideration of the Bill I4

ji landlord-tenant relationships have emerged since their enactment. As a result,

b) to reform and consolidate the law relating to the letting of premises; I

\ c) to provide for the responsibilities of landlords and tenants in relation to

.+ account of COVID-19, the definition of residential premises should be

annex 1, is H.E. the President's letter dated 27th October 2O2O

addressed to the Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament

l1 annex 2, is the Landlord and Tenants Bill, 2018 as passed by Parliament

The 1Oth Parliament elapsed before reconsidering of the Bill

1. Perused the Landlord and Tenants Bill, 2O2L

2 Considered H.E. the President's concerns as contained in his letter to the

3. Held consultative meetings with key stakeholders: namely

1. Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development (MoLHUD);the

11 Uganda Electricity Regulatory Authority; the regulator of the

4.O CommitteeObsenrations and Recommendations

The Committee however noted that:

i. whereas the differences in Clauses , 2 (on the definitions of Business

and Residential Premises), 3(2) ,16(2lr,27(l) , 31(l),46(2land 53 (d) were

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d) clause for a penalty for a landlord who unlawfullir evicts or

The Committee recommends that:

Clauses 2 specifically on the definition of currency point, 9(2), 13, and

ll the content of Clauses 2 specifically definition of Business, l(2),3(2lr,

"subsection (1) applies to premises located in areas which are planned in

\1 captured in his letter

The Committee received concerns from the Tenants of Kampala Arcades in

1. the Electricity Act, 1999 through Statutory Instruments enacted there-

The Committee recommends that Clause 12 should be deleted

The Committee observes that parking space should be an arrangement between

The Committee observes that:

1. common toilet facilities in rental premises must be properly maintained

11 Public Health regulations prohibit the renting-out of premises without

The Committee recommends that:

1. The local governments should ensure compliance with public health

I The Committee received complaints from KAAFO and KACITA about t

iii. Receipting of Rent Payments

t 4. Other areas that emerged during consideration of the Bill

ii. Circumstances underqrhich the tenant may repair premises

The Committee observes that the provision as is encourages exploitation of the

The Committee proposes that the Bill should be amendecl to:

take possession thereof in the presence of the local authorities without

The Committee was concerned that when a notice of termination of contract is

The Committee observes that this is tantamount to breach of contract because

The Committee proposes that a ne\,' sub-clause be provided to cover this

The Committee further observed that matters pertaining to the termination of

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