Kenya Moore vs. the Landlord: When the Hair Spa Drama Leaves Reality TV and Enters Superior Court
At this point, the drama surrounding Kenya Moore isn’t just reality-TV chatter — it’s a full-blown legal situation with real consequences. A recent video breaks down the ongoing court battle between Kenya and her landlord over the Kenya Moore Hair Spa, and the details are… not pretty.
This isn’t about shade, rumors, or Bravo edits. This is about rent, contracts, court orders, and deadlines that don’t care how iconic your twirl is.
Let’s get into what’s really going on.
How It Started: The Eviction Filing
According to the video, the landlord officially filed for eviction after Kenya allegedly stopped paying rent back in December. That alone raised eyebrows, especially since the spa has been publicly promoted as a major business move and a symbol of Kenya’s post-Bravo independence.
From the landlord’s perspective, this is simple: no rent, no occupancy.
Kenya’s Side: The Tenant Improvement Dispute
Kenya counters that she stopped paying rent because the landlord failed to provide the tenant improvement allowance — money typically used to build out or customize a leased commercial space.
However, the landlord claims Kenya didn’t submit the required paperwork showing licensed contractors were used for the work. In landlord-tenant law, missing documentation can be just as damaging as missing payments.
In short:
Kenya says: “You didn’t hold up your end.”
Landlord says: “You didn’t follow the rules.”
And that disagreement is what escalated everything.
From Magistrate to Superior Court: Things Get Serious
Once Kenya filed a countersuit, the case was transferred from magistrate court to superior court, a major shift that signals this is no longer a quick eviction dispute.
Superior court means:
Motions
Interrogatories
Higher legal costs
Longer timelines
Much higher stakes
This is no longer “cut the check and move on.” It’s a legal war.
The Judge Steps In: Pay the Rent — Now
A judge has now ordered Kenya to pay the overdue rent into the court registry, which is basically the court saying:
“We’re not deciding who’s right yet, but the money needs to be accounted for immediately.”
And the amounts are not small.
The Payment Schedule
$43,988.68 due by February 19, 2026
Covers half the unpaid rent, additional rent, utilities (Jan 2024–Jan 2026), plus February rent.
$43,988.67 due by March 21, 2026
Covers the remaining balance plus March rent.
That’s nearly $88,000 due in just over a month.
Monthly Payments Going Forward
Starting April 1, 2026, Kenya must pay:
$5,479.73 every month (rent + utilities)
Due on the first of the month
Continuing until July 31, 2026, or until the court resolves possession
No grace periods. No excuses.
Miss One Payment? Immediate Eviction
This is where it gets real.
If Kenya misses any payment — even one — the landlord is entitled to an immediate writ of possession, meaning eviction without needing another court hearing.
No second chances. No renegotiation. No Bravo confessional to save the day.
The Big Question: Can (or Will) Kenya Pay?
The host of the video raises the uncomfortable question many viewers are already asking:
Is the spa bringing in enough business to support these payments?
From the outside, the Hair Spa has looked quiet, and nearly $90,000 upfront plus ongoing monthly rent is a heavy lift for any small business — celebrity-owned or not.
This situation highlights a harsh truth: Brand recognition does not automatically equal cash flow.
Final Thoughts: Business Is Not Reality TV
Kenya Moore has survived messy reunions, cast shake-ups, and public scrutiny for years. But the courtroom plays by different rules.
This case is a reminder that:
Leases don’t care about fame
Courts don’t negotiate with storylines
And business ownership requires airtight paperwork, not just ambition
Whether Kenya ultimately wins or loses, this situation is already a cautionary tale for anyone thinking celebrity alone guarantees business success.
The clock is ticking — and the rent is due.
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