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From lapse to lawsuit: The real cost of waiting on lease extensions

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From lapse to lawsuit: The real cost of waiting on lease extensions

Lydia Owuor, Partner in the Real Estate Law practice in Kenya, was recently featured in People Daily discussing “From lapse to lawsuit: The real cost of waiting on lease extensions.”

26 Jun 2025 1 min read Article

Lydia explains that lease extensions, filed before expiry, preserve the leaseholder’s legal interest. When you delay extending your leasehold tenure, you may be forced to renew instead - this means starting the process after your lease has expired and the land has reverted to the Government.

Lydia strongly recommends applying for lease extension at least five years before expiry. As for the reasons behind this timeline, please read the full article here

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