Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat announced that the state government will enforce the one‑year rent payment provision in its real estate law, a move aimed at curbing landlords who demand two or three years’ rent in advance.
The deputy governor said the new enforcement will ensure that tenants are not required to pay more than a single year’s rent upfront, a practice that has become common in some parts of the city.
The real estate law, which was introduced to protect tenants and standardise rental agreements, will now be applied more strictly across Lagos to prevent such over‑payments.
Lagos, Nigeria’s largest city and a major economic hub, has long been a focal point for property investment and rental activity, making the enforcement of clear rental rules particularly important for its residents.
The announcement was reported by Punch Nigeria.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
