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Everything a modern tenant needs.

Kazoku puts you in control of your rental life. Pay rent, report issues, protect your deposit and keep your documents — all from your phone.

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End screenshot fatigue

Instant receipts, zero follow-up

Stop sending payment screenshots and chasing caretakers for days. Pay in the app and a legal digital receipt lands instantly — the Landlord and Tenant Act says you're owed one, and we make sure you get it.

  • Instant receipt on payment
  • No more screenshot sending
  • Legal proof of every payment
  • Complete payment history
  • Downloadable PDF receipts
  • No 3-day follow-ups
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Maintenance tracking

Report issues, track repairs

Report the leaking tap with photos and see exactly when it will be fixed. No more WhatsApp messages that get ignored — every request is logged with timestamps, protecting your right to a habitable home.

  • Photo-documented reports
  • Real-time status updates
  • Repair timeline visibility
  • Timestamped request history
  • Proof for disputes
  • Notified when resolved
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Deposit protection

Digital move-in inspection

Photos document the property's condition the day you arrive, so you're never charged for "normal wear and tear" or someone else's cracked tile when you move out.

  • Move-in condition photos
  • Clear deposit record
  • Itemized deduction tracking
  • Move-out comparison
  • Evidence for disputes
  • Faster deposit returns
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Your documents, always

Lease, receipts, everything

Your signed lease, every receipt and your communication history in one place. No more digging through WhatsApp for documents you signed months ago.

  • Digital lease agreement
  • All receipts in one place
  • Searchable records
  • Instant downloads
  • Communication history
  • Never lose a document
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Know your rights

Protected from harassment

The platform enforces your legal rights — 24-hour notice before inspections, proper notice for rent changes, and protection from illegal disconnection. Every interaction is logged.

  • 24-hour inspection notice
  • Rent change notifications
  • Illegal disconnection alerts
  • Communication records
  • Dispute evidence
  • Compliance tracking
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Simple rent payments

Pay in seconds

Pay in a couple of taps by M-Pesa, card or bank. Your payment lands in your tenant ledger automatically — no reconciliation, no disputes about whether you paid.

  • M-Pesa, card or bank
  • Instant confirmation
  • Automatic ledger update
  • Payment reminders
  • Multiple payment methods
  • Secure transactions

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