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Fighting over shared property after separation can affect tenants

Some real estate companies managed by spouses experience turbulence when their union hits the rocks. It often turns ugly when the spouses, who are co-directors, opt for either separation or divorce before engaging in fights to control the investments. Consequently, the battle to control fortunes occasionally ends up in court as the spouses fight to control their fortunes. A spouse may rush to court seeking orders to control their shares or freeze the company bank accounts until the case is settled. How can tenants operate in case of such disputes?

Mercy, Nairobi

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