A Georgia judge has ruled that Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kenya Moore’s company must pay more than $87,000 in back rent and utilities for her Atlanta hair salon, with the business also ordered to continue monthly payments or risk losing the property.
According to court documents, the judge ordered Moore Vision Media—the company behind the Kenya Moore Hair Spa—to pay $43,988 by late February 2026 and another $43,988.67 by late March 2026, for a total of $87,976.
In addition, the company was directed to pay approximately $5,500 per month in ongoing rent until the spa vacates the premises or the lease dispute is otherwise resolved.
Background of the Dispute
Kenya Moore opened the Kenya Moore Hair Spa in Atlanta in June 2024.
Just months later, the business allegedly stopped making payments. The landlord, Northland Chamblee LLC, filed a lawsuit in October 2025, claiming unpaid rent and utilities dating back to December 2024.
The judge sided with the landlord in the initial ruling, requiring the two installment payments for the arrears plus continued monthly rent.
However, a couple of weeks after the decision, the landlord reportedly filed a new motion asserting that Moore Vision Media missed the first court-ordered deadline. The landlord then demanded immediate possession of the property.
Kenya Moore’s Response
Moore has pushed back against the reports, denying that her company owes the money.
In statements shared on social media, she claimed the dispute is more complex and that her company is actually the one owed money—allegedly nearly $80,000 in a tenant improvement allowance that the landlord failed to provide.
She has described the media coverage of unpaid rent as “false” and maintained that the matter is part of an ongoing lawsuit involving disagreements over lease terms and building improvements.9
Some reports note that Moore personally invested significant funds (reportedly around $300,000 in some accounts) into renovating the space, which may have contributed to the withholding of rent while negotiations or disputes played out.
Current Status
As of the latest available information from early 2026, the case remains active.
The court had not immediately ruled on the landlord’s request for possession following the alleged missed payment, but the situation has escalated with additional filings. Moore Vision Media continues to operate under the lease terms as the legal battle unfolds.
This development adds another layer of public scrutiny to Kenya Moore’s entrepreneurial ventures outside of reality television.
The RHOA alum has positioned the hair spa as a personal brand extension, but the financial and legal challenges highlight the complexities of running a commercial business in a competitive market.
The full outcome of the dispute—whether payments are made, the spa vacates, or a settlement is reached—remains to be seen as court proceedings continue.