Cost Of Change Of User In Kenya The land law of Kenya allows change of user of property from one category to another. The government, as custodian of all property, has the right to restrict land use available to residents. The process involves getting approval from the relevant authorities like the County Government and a […]
What Is Considered Agricultural Land In Kenya? Agricultural land in Kenya refers to land that is used for farming activities such as growing crops, raising livestock, and other agricultural purposes. According to the Land Control Act, agricultural land includes land that is arable, under permanent crops, or used as permanent pasture. Some key facts about […]
Can You Build On Agricultural Land? Yes, Properties like churches, utilities, schools, and other public facilities are often allowed to be built on agricultural land. However, regulations typically restrict building houses or other private structures on agricultural land without special approval. This is to preserve the land for farming activities. Some key things to know […]
Penalty For Building House On Agricultural Land In most countries, building a house on agricultural land without proper permissions is illegal. The laws aim to preserve agricultural land and prevent unplanned development. Penalties vary but may include fines, property demolition, legal action, and the loss of agricultural tax incentives or subsidies. Some key points: In […]
What Is A Title Plan? Deed Plan Vs Title Plan; Land Registry Title Plan Example What Is A Title Plan? A title plan is a map issued by HM Land Registry that accompanies a title register, showing the boundaries and extent of the legal title to a property. It is based on Ordnance Survey mapping […]
When To Apply For Change Of Use In Kenya You should apply for a change of use when there is a proposed change in the use of a building or space. This could involve a project initiation that involves an extensive remodel or may require no physical changes at all. However, a city’s Building Code […]
Change Of Use From Residential To Commercial What is Meant by Change in Land Use? Change in land use refers to the conversion of land from one use to another by human activities. Some examples of land use change include: Conversion of forest land to agricultural land (e.g. deforestation to establish cropland or pasture) Conversion […]
The Power Of Attorney In Land Transactions Kenya A Power of Attorney (POA) in land transactions in Kenya is a legal document that allows a person (the donor) to appoint another person (the attorney) to act on their behalf in matters relating to the disposition of land. This could include actions such as selling, leasing, […]
What Is The Process For Claiming Inheritance Of Land In Kenya? The process for claiming inheritance of land in Kenya involves several steps, which can be summarized as follows: Obtain the deceased person’s death certificate: This is issued by the registrar of births and deaths of the respective sub-counties and serves as proof of their […]
Who Is The Rightful Person To Inherit Family Property? The rightful persons to inherit family property in Kenya are determined by the Law of Succession Act and customary practices. Here is a general overview of who may be considered rightful heirs of family property: Spouse: The surviving spouse, whether a husband or wife, has a […]
