Form LRA 65 (Surrender of Lease) is a specialized legal document used in Kenya when a tenant (the Lessee) and a landlord (the Lessor) mutually agree to terminate a lease before its original expiry date. This form is jurisdiction-specific to Kenya and is governed by Regulation 78 of the Land Registration (General) Regulations, 2017, issued under the Land Registration Act, 2012. It acts as the formal instrument to legally extinguish the leasehold interest and return the full rights of the property back to the Lessor.
This advocate-reviewed template is available for download on wansom.ai and is essential for landlords, tenants, property management companies, and conveyancing advocates. Using Form LRA 65 is the only way to officially remove the lease entry from the Encumbrances Section of the Land Register, ensuring the property's title is clear for future transactions.
The downloadable template includes comprehensive fields to capture the Title Number, the Date of Surrender, and the specific Entry Number of the original lease being surrendered. It requires details of the Lessor, Lessee, and the Demised Premises, as well as any Guarantors involved in the original agreement. The document explicitly records the Consideration paid (if any) for the surrender and confirms that the Lessor accepts the return of the interest.
To be legally valid and enforceable, the document must be executed as a deed by all parties, including any guarantors. The form includes mandatory Certificates of Verification under Section 45 of the Land Registration Act, which require the attachment and authentication of colored passport photographs, National ID/Passport numbers, and Tax PIN numbers for all signatories. This legally compliant, ready-to-use template ensures the professional and lawful termination of leasehold arrangements within Kenya’s land registration system