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  1. Library Resource

    An Act of Parliament relating to trusts of land.

    Legislation
    Kenya, Eastern Africa, Africa

    This Act makes provision for trusts for purposes of sale of land, for powers of trustees for the sale of land and for other matters relative to the sale of land through the instrument of trust.The Act consists of 58 sections divided into 8 Parts.The Act introduces two forms of trusts for sale of land: an implied trust for sale and a statutory trust for sale.

  2. Library Resource

    An Act of Parliament to provide for the registration of documents.

    Legislation
    Kenya, Eastern Africa, Africa

    This Act confers powers upon the President of Kenya to grant title or other rights in Government lands, provides for the appointment of a Commissioner of Lands and such other officers as may be necessary for the administration of this Act and defines procedures and other requirements such as registration in respect to grant of title or other rights in Government land.The Act consists of 149 sections divided into 11 Parts.The President may make grants or dispositions of any estates, interests or rights in or over unalienated Government land in accordance with section 3.

  3. Library Resource

    An Act of Parliament to make provision with respect to certain premises for the protection of tenants of such premises from eviction or from exploitation and for matters connected therewith and incidental thereto.

    Legislation
    Kenya, Eastern Africa, Africa

    This Act provides rules for a "controlled tenancy" i.e. a tenancy of a shop, hotel or catering establishment that is not based on a written contract or which is for a period of less than five years or is based on a contract that contains provision for termination, otherwise than for breach of covenant, within five years.The Act proposes a prescribed form of contract for a controlled tenancy and makes terms and conditions set forth in the Schedule to this Act applicable to a controlled tenancy.

  4. Library Resource
    Regulations
    Kenya, Eastern Africa, Africa

    These Regulations provide rules for proceedings before the Tribunal established under the Tenant (Shops, Hotels and Catering Establishments) Act and prescribe forms of notices relative to tenancy contracts and proceedings before the Tribunal. The Regulations provide that forms used in proceedings before the Tribunal shall be the forms used in subordinate courts from time to time with such modification as may be necessary.

  5. Library Resource

    An Act of Parliament relating to distress for rent.

    Legislation
    Kenya, Eastern Africa, Africa

    This Act makes provision with respect to distress for the recovery of any rent or rent service in arrear and due upon a grant, lease, demise or contract. This Act shall apply also to lease of any land used for agricultural or pastoral purposes. One of the remedies available to the creditor is to instruct a licensed auctioneer to seize and secure any stock or crops loose and not attached to the land under lease. Rules for proper distress action are given and wrongful distraint is declared to be an offence and shall be punished in accordance with provisions of this Act.

  6. Library Resource
    Regulations
    Kenya, Eastern Africa, Africa

    These Rules implement provisions of the Distress for Rent Act with respect to certificates for a licensed auctioneer to seize and secure any stock or crops loose and not attached to the land under lease for purposes of distress. Certificates may be either general or special. A special certificate shall specify the particular distress or distresses to which it applies.

    Implements: Distress for Rent Act (Cap. 293). (2006)

  7. Library Resource

    An Act of Parliament to make provision for Trust land.

    Legislation
    January, 1938
    Africa, Eastern Africa, Kenya

    This Act makes provision for the administration of Trust land as defined by section 114 of the Constitution of Kenya, the setting apart of an area of Trust land for use and occupation for specified purposes, the use of Trust land and for other related purposes.

  8. Library Resource
    Regulations
    Kenya, Eastern Africa, Africa

    These Rules regulate handling of charges for a temporary occupation licence. An applicant for a temporary occupation licence shall deposit with his or her application the amount of the charge prescribed by these Rules for the licence. If the application is refused, the sum deposited shall be refunded to the applicant but if the applicant withdraws his or her application, or refuses or neglects to execute or accept the licence when called upon to do so, the sum deposited shall be forfeited.

    Implements: Government Lands Act (Cap. 280). (2010)

  9. Library Resource
    Regulations
    Kenya, Eastern Africa, Africa

    These Rules prescribe, in the Schedule, the form that shall be used in every application for a lease or licence for special purposes under Part V of the Government Lands Act. A deposit shall accompany every application. This shall be allocated towards the amount due in respect of the area if granted or refunded to the applicant if the application is refused. The deposit shall be forfeited if a false statement is made.

    Implements: Government Lands Act (Cap. 280). (2010)

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