Strong regulation is imposed to curb unfair practices which include among others false representation, exaction for hidden charges and double dealing.
The consequences of not holding such a certificate is fatal to any transaction he undertakes on behalf of his client, and will be void.
The client is therefore under obligation to do his due diligence by ensuring that his conveyancer has a current valid practising certificate by confirming this with the law society of Kenya.
This was authoritatively decided by the Court of Appeal in its decision of National Bank of Kenya Ltd. v. Wilson Ndolo Ayah.
[citation needed] In Canada, a conveyancer is a legal clerk or a paralegal who assists lawyers in all aspects of conveying real estate.