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Nairobi city skyline representing leasehold property and 99-year lease terms in KenyaReal EstateLeasehold Reversion: What Happens When a 99-Year Lease Expires in KenyaMost commercial and residential property in Kenya is not held freehold. It is held on leasehold title, and…12 Sep 2026Business professionals discussing a property transaction agreement in KenyaCorporate & CommercialEscrow Arrangements in Kenyan Property Transactions"Escrow" comes up constantly in Kenyan property deals: buyers ask for it on off-plan purchases, sellers ask for…12 Sep 2026Construction worker at a real estate development site requiring EIA licensing in KenyaReal EstateEnvironmental Impact Assessment Licensing for Real Estate Developments in KenyaA real estate developer who breaks ground before securing the right environmental approvals from the National Environment Management…12 Sep 2026City street with apartment buildings illustrating landlord and tenant rent disputes in KenyaLitigation & Dispute ResolutionDistress for Rent in Kenya: Landlord Remedies and Statutory LimitsWhen a tenant falls into rent arrears, a landlord in Kenya does not automatically need to go to…12 Sep 2026Residential apartment building representing co-owned property subject to partition in KenyaLitigation & Dispute ResolutionCourt-Ordered Partition and Sale of Co-Owned Property in KenyaWhen two or more people hold title to the same parcel of land in Kenya, whether as joint…12 Sep 2026Aerial view of high-rise buildings representing urban development and change of user approvals in KenyaReal EstateChange of User and Subdivision Approvals Under the Physical Planning Act, 2019Anyone planning to build, subdivide a plot, or use a property for something other than what its title…12 Sep 2026Aerial view of adjoining farmland parcels illustrating land consolidation in KenyaReal EstateLand Consolidation in Kenya: Combining Title Deeds Under the LawLandowners in Kenya who hold two or more adjoining parcels, or who inherit fragmented family land, often ask…12 Sep 2026Modern short-term rental apartment interior in KenyaReal EstateShort-Term Rental (Airbnb) Compliance and the Tourism Levy in KenyaShort-term and holiday rentals booked through platforms such as Airbnb and Booking.com have become a significant part of…12 Sep 2026Construction workers pouring concrete on a building site in KenyaLitigation & Dispute ResolutionNCA Contractor Registration Disputes in Kenya: A Legal GuideContractors operating in Kenya's construction sector must hold valid registration and categorisation certificates issued by the National Construction…12 Sep 2026 Talk to usNeed advice on Real Estate?Speak to an advocate about your Real Estate matter.Get in touch