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Renting & Letting21 Jan 2014

Is the Lagos Tenancy Law 2011 a Paper-Tiger?

To update our memories and for the interest of those that are not quite conversant with the dictates of the Lagos Tenancy Law 2011, the aforesaid law came into effect in August 2011. It effectively repealed the hitherto Rent Tribunals (Abolition and Transfer of functions) Law 2007. Essentially, this law is aimed at inter-alia, "regulating rights and obligations under tenancy agreements and the relationship between the landlord and the tenant including the procedure for the recovery of premises and for other connected purposes in Lagos state".

D Don Okereke 2 min read
Popular Places to Rent in Lagos, Nigeria

Renting & Letting16 Dec 2013

Popular Places to Rent in Lagos, Nigeria

Nigeria Property Centre, the best website to find properties in Nigeria, today released popular places to rent a 3-bedroom apartment within Lagos state, Nigeria based on the extensive data and information found and listed on their website.

K Kanayo 2 min read

Renting & Letting20 Nov 2013

Hints (Do’s and Don’ts) of Renting an Apartment/Office Space in Nigeria

Searching for and renting an apartment in Nigeria is undoubtedly an arduous task. The Nigerian Public Space is awash with acerbic and nasty tales associated with renting. A lot of people have fallen and continue to fall prey to the caprices, schemes of some unscrupulous so-called "Estate Agents" and landlords hence the need to bring this to the front burner. A while ago, a family friend "lost" a substantial amount to a so-called "estate developer" that absconded with his money and that of five others.

D Don Okereke 5 min read
How to Recover Residential Premises from Tenants in Lagos State, Nigeria

Renting & Letting29 Mar 2012

How to Recover Residential Premises from Tenants in Lagos State, Nigeria

It must be noted that inasmuch the property reverts to the Landlord, there is still a laid down procedure for recovering this property from the Tenant. The Landlord may, not on his own, and without employing statutorily provided means, evict the Tenant from the property. Indeed it has been alleged by some quarters that the laws for recovery of premises tend to be more protective of the Tenant, than the Landlord; however it important to note that an eviction that is in compliance with the statutorily employed means will not prevent an employer from repossessing his property.

K Kanayo 6 min read
A Quick Guide To Renting Your New Place

Renting & Letting29 Apr 2011

A Quick Guide To Renting Your New Place

Getting a place to rent can be quite a challenge. It could take anywhere from a few days to few weeks or even more. We discovered an interesting article that talks about things to consider when Renting a new place. We thought to summarize and share the key guidelines that should be followed or considered.

A Adminstrator 5 min read