How Kenya’s sectional properties law alters ownership rights

The success of the legislative shift hinges on education campaigns, alternative dispute resolution, and widespread use of new digital tools.

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The enactment of Kenya’s Sectional Properties Act (SPA) 2020 marked a significant shift in the regulation of sectional properties, introducing a fundamentally different approach from its 1987 predecessor.

This legislative overhaul transitions property management from external companies to owner-controlled corporations, fundamentally reshaping rights, responsibilities, and dispute resolution mechanisms in apartment complexes and gated communities.

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