Note to apartment owners who had invested heavily in their properties, only to discover that their once sunny and airy homes had become dark and oppressive.

The Land Registration Act, 2012 (the Act) provides a legal framework for co-tenancy. This framework stipulates the rights and obligations of co-tenants, including the requirements for disposition, the entitlement to undivided shares, and the consent required for any transfer or dealing with an undivided share.

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For a very long time, the real estate sector was highly conservative. The working methods have been characterised by traditional manual systems, face-to-face meetings, a significant amount of paperwork, and labour-intensive tasks.

Stamp duty payment is governed by the stamp duty Act Cap 480 of the Laws of Kenya (the “Act”). It is an act of Parliament that makes provision for the levying and administration of stamp duties.

Work permits in Kenya are regulated by the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act of 2011 and the regulations thereof.

A warranty is a legally binding commitment forming part of a sales contract that assures the buyer that the property is free from defects.

The law that governs payment of VAT in Kenya is the Value Added Tax Act, 2013 (hereinafter the “Act”).

The Act aims at facilitating the use of moveable property as security by both individuals and corporates and to provide for the registration of security rights in moveable property.