45-Day Auctioneer Redemption Notice Before Public Auction of Immovable Property (Rule 15(d))
Upon receipt of instructions to sell immovable property, the licensed auctioneer must give the owner 45 days written Redemption Notice before advertising the property for sale.
45 Days
Governed by Rule 15(d) of the Auctioneers Rules, 1997 and Section 57(a) of Cap 2 (trigger date excluded).
Calendar Days Counted
Periods under 6 days exclude Sundays and gazetted Kenyan public holidays.
Runs Through Recess
Appellate & statutory limitation periods continue unless certified.
Statutory Computation Rule (45 Days)
Upon receipt of instructions to sell immovable property, the licensed auctioneer must give the owner 45 days written Redemption Notice before advertising the property for sale.
Key Practice Questions
Under Order 50 Rule 3 of the Civil Procedure Rules and Section 57(b) of the Interpretation and General Provisions Act (Cap 2), if the last day falls on a Sunday or gazetted public holiday when court registries are closed, the filing is duly done on the next working day.
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