Service Charge Management in Nairobi

Service Charge Management That Builds Trust, Not Conflict

We provide professional service charge management in Nairobi for residential, commercial, and mixed-use properties. Our role is to ensure service charge funds are accurately budgeted, transparently collected, properly spent, and clearly reported, giving property owners, HOAs, and residents confidence and accountability.

TLDR / Key Summary

Our service charge management services in Nairobi are designed to protect shared funds, reduce disputes, and keep properties running efficiently.

  • Preparation of service charge budgets and forecasts

  • Transparent billing, collection, and arrears follow-up

  • Proper management of service charge accounts

  • Coordination and payment of utilities, security, cleaning, and maintenance services

  • Contractor supervision and cost control

  • Regular financial statements and reconciliations

  • Clear reporting to property owners, boards, and residents

  • Compliance with agreed budgets and governance structures

This service is ideal for apartment blocks, gated communities, HOAs, and commercial properties that require professional oversight, transparency, and financial discipline.

Who Our Service Charge Management Is For

This service is designed for:

  • Apartment blocks and residential estates
  • Commercial buildings and mixed-use developments
  • HOAs, management corporations, and shareholders
  • Boards that want professional, independent administration
 
Many clients come to us after disputes, audit issues, or complaints. Our role is to restore order and confidence.

Common Service Charge Management Problems We Solve

We regularly hear:

  • “We don’t know where the money goes.”
  • “Some owners are paying, others are not.”
  • “Vendors are complaining about late payments.”
  • “The board is overwhelmed.”
  • “Residents don’t trust the management.”
 

Service charge management works only when systems replace assumptions.

Administration & Governance

Good governance keeps buildings stable.

We provide full administration and governance support including:
1. A dedicated in-house property manager (where applicable)
2. Single point of contact for shareholders, tenants, and service providers
3. Attendance at board meetings
4. Preparation of management reports
5. AGM and EGM support
6. Enforcement of building by-laws, policies, and procedures
7. Shareholder communication (notices, circulars, newsletters)
This structure reduces conflict and keeps decision-making professional.

Financial Management

This is the heart of service charge management.
We handle:
1. Collection of service charges
2. Transparent service charge administration
3. Billing and collection of utilities (water and electricity)
4. Preparation of annual budgets
5. Monthly financial reports: Income & expenditure, Arrears, Variance analysis
6. Maintenance of tenant and property ledgers
7. Debtor follow-up and recovery procedures
8. Timely payment of: Vendors, Insurance, Statutory obligations

Every shilling is accounted for and reported clearly.

Operations & Facilities Management

A well-managed building shows.

We supervise:
1. Cleaning services
2. Security services
3. Parking management

We also implement preventive maintenance schedules for:
1. Lifts
2. Generators
3. Boreholes
4. Fire systems
5. CCTV
Daily inspections of common areas help catch issues early — especially during rainy seasons when leaks and drainage problems are common in Nairobi buildings.

Maintenance & Repairs

Reactive maintenance is expensive. Prevention saves money.

We provide:
1. On-call maintenance technician for day-to-day repairs (Plumbing, Electrical & Minor civil works)
2. General repair and maintenance of common areas
3. Preventive checks on essential equipment
4. Supervision of contractors for specialised works
5. Regular asset condition reports
This keeps the building functional and protects long-term value.

Tenant & Owner Relations

Poor communication causes most disputes.

We monitor and manage:
1. Fire safety inspections and drills
2. Certification compliance
3. Occupational health & safety requirements
4. NEMA compliance
5. OSHA and statutory obligations
This protects the board, owners, and the property itself.

Properties We Provide Service Charge Management For

We manage service charges for:

  • Residential apartment blocks
  • Gated communities and estates
  • Commercial buildings
  • Mixed-use developments

Each property has different needs. Our systems adapt.

Areas We Serve in Nairobi and Surrounding Areas

We provide service charge management in Nairobi and nearby areas including:

Westlands, Kilimani, Kileleshwa, Lavington, Parklands, Upper Hill, Nairobi CBD, South C, Langata, Karen, Runda, Kitisuru, Ruaka, Ruiru, Syokimau, Ongata Rongai, Kitengela, Mlolongo, and surrounding estates.

Local experience matters. Every neighbourhood operates differently.

Why Boards and Owners Trust Us With Service Charge Management

Clients trust us because we:

  • Provide transparent reporting
  • Enforce collections fairly and consistently
  • Communicate clearly with owners and residents
  • Understand board governance and compliance
  • Treat service charge funds with discipline
 

We manage service charges as fiduciary responsibility, not admin work.

“People don’t mind paying service charge. They mind not knowing where it went.”

Service Charge Management FAQs

The best company offers transparency, strong financial controls, and understands board governance. Clear reporting and consistent enforcement are key. Simpl property management understands this.

Early follow-up and structured recovery procedures are critical. Delays increase arrears and tension.

Yes. We manage service charges for residential, commercial, and mixed-use properties.

Yes. We manage handovers, clean up records, and stabilise operations.

Talk to a Service Charge Manager in Nairobi

If you need service charge management in Nairobi that delivers transparency, accountability, and smooth building operations, let’s talk.

We bring structure where there is confusion — and trust where it has been lost.

 

Simpl Property Management is a trusted property management company in Nairobi, offering residential, commercial, retail, and service charge management for landlords and investors. We help property owners maximize returns through professional tenant management, rent collection, maintenance coordination, and transparent financial reporting across Nairobi, Kenya.

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