Kenya Moore Denies Hair Salon Rent Claims, Countersues Landlord

Reality star says she's owed $80K for salon improvements, not behind on rent

Mar. 3, 2026 at 6:23am

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Kenya Moore, the former Real Housewives of Atlanta star, is pushing back against claims that her hair salon is behind on rent. Moore says the dispute is over a $80,000 tenant improvement allowance that the landlord failed to pay, leading her to withhold rent. She has filed a countersuit and is inviting fans to a live discussion on YouTube to get the full story.

Why it matters

This case highlights the complexities that small business owners can face when dealing with commercial landlords, especially over contractual disputes. It also shows how public figures like Kenya Moore can use social media to shape the narrative around legal battles.

The details

According to court documents, the landlord, Northland Chamblee LLC, sued Moore's company, Moore Vision Media, in October 2025, claiming the Kenya Moore Hair Spa stopped paying rent and utilities as far back as December 2024. A judge ordered the company to pay $87,976 across two installments in February and March 2026, and to continue paying $5,500 in monthly rent. However, Moore says she withheld rent because the landlord failed to reimburse her for $80,000 in tenant improvement costs that she invested to build out the salon space.

  • The Kenya Moore Hair Spa opened in Atlanta in 2024.
  • The landlord sued Moore's company in October 2025.
  • A judge ordered payments in February and March 2026.
  • Moore is hosting a live discussion on YouTube on February 28, 2026 at 5pm Eastern.

The players

Kenya Moore

Former star of the reality TV show The Real Housewives of Atlanta, and owner of the Kenya Moore Hair Spa.

Northland Chamblee LLC

The landlord that owns the commercial space where the Kenya Moore Hair Spa is located.

Moore Vision Media

Kenya Moore's company that operates the Kenya Moore Hair Spa.

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What they’re saying

“The reports about me being behind on rent are false. As I have stated before, my company is in an active lawsuit against my salon landlord for failing to pay nearly $80,000 in tenant improvement allowance OWED TO ME.”

— Kenya Moore

“I invested over $300,000 of my own money to build out my salon in a commercial space from a 'white box'. When the landlord failed to reimburse contractual expenses, I withheld rent in an effort to reach a fair settlement, and subsequently filed a countersuit for the amount they failed to reimburse.”

— Kenya Moore

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on whether to allow Kenya Moore to continue operating the hair salon in the disputed commercial space.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance for small business owners to carefully review commercial lease agreements and understand their rights when dealing with landlords. It also demonstrates how public figures can leverage social media to share their side of a legal dispute.