New Bill could stop random rent increases
Those in breach of the proposed rent regulations risk a fine of Sh20,000 or an undisclosed period in jail.
By Harold Ayodo 2 years ago
New Bill could stop random rent increases
Legitimate land ownership
The common way of acquiring a valid title deed to land in the country is through the process of transfers.
By Harold Ayodo 2 years ago
Legitimate land ownership
Prohibitive property prices make Kenyans ‘career’ tenants
Nairobians are generally hard workers who take their daily hustles seriously.
By Harold Ayodo 2 years ago
Prohibitive property prices make Kenyans ‘career’ tenants
Here’s the good and bad of building rental houses
Rental houses are a sure way of generating steady income mainly depending on location and design of the units.
By Harold Ayodo 3 years ago
Here’s the good and bad of building rental houses
Brace for increased land rates if MCAs adopt new roll
Legally, registered property owners must pay land rates between January 1 and March 31 annually.
By Harold Ayodo 3 years ago
Brace for increased land rates if MCAs adopt new roll
Hoarding land for speculation a threat to dream of affordable housing
A section of Nairobians have perfected the art of hoarding and speculation as the demand of land grows by the day.
By Harold Ayodo 3 years ago
Hoarding land for speculation a threat to dream of affordable housing
Why lenders go for foreclosure as a last option in the event of default
Some banks and financial institutions shy away from the remedy after the amendment of the Indian Transfer of Property Act, applied locally.
By Harold Ayodo 3 years ago
Why lenders go for foreclosure as a last option in the event of default
Here’s why buying a plot is better than a house unit
Vacant plots are also ideal for seasoned investors in real estate who want to diversify their property portfolios
By Harold Ayodo 3 years ago
Here’s why buying a plot is better than a house unit
New law opens the way for apartment ownership titles
The independent and complete ownership will also give banks greater incentive to lend to apartment owners
By Harold Ayodo 3 years ago
New law opens the way for apartment ownership titles
With affordable housing projects, what next for Nairobi landlords?
The cost of selling or renting those apartments will surely go down as with the traditional property prices
By Harold Ayodo 3 years ago
With affordable housing projects, what next for Nairobi landlords?
Why land is being sold at throwaway prices
On the flipside, it would also relieve pressure on those suffering from lower real wages, unemployment and rising rent.
By Harold Ayodo 3 years ago
Why land is being sold at throwaway prices
Don’t get too comfortable over county rent waiver
Some of the rent arrears date back to the time of the defunct Nairobi City Council.
By Harold Ayodo 3 years ago
Don’t get too comfortable over county rent waiver
How to speed up property transfers
Others include duly filled stamp duty, declaration, assessment form, pay-in slip and complete copy of title.
By Harold Ayodo 3 years ago
How to speed up property transfers
You can report unruly landlords to the rent tribunal
For tenants, life after the pandemic will not be a walk in the park.
By Harold Ayodo 3 years ago
You can report unruly landlords to the rent tribunal
How to protect yourself from real estate cons
One of the best ways to guard against con artists in property deals is to engage a registered lawyer.
By Harold Ayodo 4 years ago
How to protect yourself from real estate cons
Go for surrogacy at your own risk
Traditionally, surrogacy worked without hitches governed by cultural norms that allowed friends to assist friends who were struggling with infertility
By Harold Ayodo 4 years ago
Go for surrogacy at your own risk
Everything you need to know when…
Family lawyers concur that during disputes involving parents, the best interest of the child must remain paramount.
By Harold Ayodo 4 years ago
Everything you need to know when…
Why renting an unfinished house can land you in jail
Why doing business in an incomplete building could land you in jail
By Harold Ayodo 4 years ago
Why renting an unfinished house can land you in jail
Property registration agony for buyers
The slow pace of property registration has become a nightmare for investors in the real estate sector.
By Harold Ayodo 4 years ago
Property registration agony for buyers
Is there a way to stop my husband legally getting a second wife?
According to Section 8 of the new Marriage Act, a marriage may be converted from being a potentially polygamous marriage to a monogamous marriage.
By Harold Ayodo 4 years ago
Is there a way to stop my husband legally getting a second wife?
Advantages of joint property ownership with spouse
I am in a relationship that is headed towards marriage – should things turn out well. We have resolved to buy land and construct residential units for
By Harold Ayodo 4 years ago
Advantages of joint property ownership with spouse
How do I legally change my names?
I want to start the process to end my marriage in a court of law over irreconcilable differences. I need to start a new life and blot out any reminder
By Harold Ayodo 4 years ago
How do I legally change my names?
He flew out nine years ago, never heard from him again
My husband flew abroad nine years ago to look for greener pastures and I have never heard from him since then.
By Harold Ayodo 5 years ago
He flew out nine years ago, never heard from him again
What you should know about valuation
For starters, valuation is the practice of analysing real properties developing an opinion on their value using tested and proven scientific process
By Harold Ayodo 5 years ago
What you should know about valuation
Can I only bring up my husband’s child if I can adopt her?
The Constitution further provides that the best interests of the child must be considered in all matters concerning the baby.
By Harold Ayodo 5 years ago
Can I only bring up my husband’s child if I can adopt her?
Are there any legal procedures for surrogacy?
Currently, there is no law on surrogacy in Kenya
By Harold Ayodo 5 years ago
Are there any legal procedures for surrogacy?
Whats this forced housing contribution?
The Government recently introduced a new mandatory monthly contribution to the National Housing Development Fund of 1.5 percent of basic salary
By Harold Ayodo 5 years ago
Whats this forced housing contribution?
How do I protect my personal investments when I get married?
The content of a prenuptial agreement can vary greatly
By Harold Ayodo 5 years ago
How do I protect my personal investments when I get married?
Is my job secure when I'm on maternity leave?
Parental leave is a right to employees – regardless of gender - and not a favour extended by the employer.
By Harold Ayodo 5 years ago
Is my job secure when I'm on maternity leave?
What is the procedure for reporting domestic violence?
The procedure of reporting domestic violence.
By Harold Ayodo 5 years ago
What is the procedure for reporting domestic violence?
They disclosed my HIV status. Can I sue?
Now that my private status was shared without my consent, does the law protect me in any way?
By Harold Ayodo 5 years ago
They disclosed my HIV status. Can I sue?
What is the due procedure after a rape?
Courts deliver judgments and rulings based on evidence presented before it.
By Harold Ayodo 5 years ago
What is the due procedure after a rape?
Why State goal could remain a pipe dream
Realising affordable housing in line with the Big Four Agenda could remain a pipe dream, according to a new report.
By Harold Ayodo 5 years ago
Why State goal could remain a pipe dream
I want a no-fuss separation and custody of our children
Yes, it is possible to move on with your children following a provision known as custody. Custody is when a married couple either separate or divorce
By Harold Ayodo 5 years ago
I want a no-fuss separation and custody of our children
Can my husband lock my son out of inheritance?
The law presumes that he acknowledged parental responsibility by catering for his basic needs – paying fees, offering food, medication and shelter – f
By Harold Ayodo 5 years ago
Can my husband lock my son out of inheritance?
Can a stable gay couple adopt a child?
It is true that the constitution forbids discrimination on grounds of sex and gender. However, it may not be possible for you to adopt a child as a ga
By Harold Ayodo 5 years ago
Can a stable gay couple adopt a child?
Raila should be on the ballot in 2022, insists Orengo
Siaya senator James Orengo has said that his recent statements that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) could field Raila Odinga as its candidate.
By Harold Ayodo 5 years ago
Raila should be on the ballot in 2022, insists Orengo
If I divorce him, will I have to pay him upkeep?
I am tired of being the sole bread winner with a husband who has refused to be a responsible head of the family. Besides laziness, he has had a string
By Harold Ayodo 5 years ago
If I divorce him, will I have to pay him upkeep?
Is pregnancy a ground for dismissal?
I joined an institution three months ago and currently about to complete my probation. A few weeks ago, I discovered that I was pregnant and informed
By Harold Ayodo 5 years ago
Is pregnancy a ground for dismissal?
Title deeds: Chance for schools in Kenya to get it right
The Lands and Physical Planning Cabinet Secretary Prof Jacob Kaimenyi recently announced a waiver on survey and land registration fees to help schools get land title deeds with ease.
By Harold Ayodo 7 years ago
Title deeds: Chance for schools in Kenya to get it right
Building to the skies, but at what cost?
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Affordable housing: Will State's data-backed action now pay off?
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Ruto's food security hopes facing storm amid fake fertiliser scam
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