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Legal Rights Of A Rent Tenants And Some Unlawful Acts Often Done By Landlords by wisdomguy4u(m): 12:56pm On Jun 28, 2015 |
It's a known fact that most people are not learned in terms of their legal rights as regard to tenancy, this has given some landlords(rent lawyers) the onus to act in such a reckless and unlawful ways toward their tenants without any fear of percussion. You can only defend your right when you know you have a right. This are some unlawful acts often perpetrated by landlords towards their ignorant tenants: 1. Inadequate eviction: Locking out tenants, and physically throwing them of their property or assaulting him for his inability to pay rent at when due. Only the court can order and carry out the eviction of tenants, it's a legal wrong for a landlord or a rent lawyer to in anyway evict a tenants without an adequate court process. A tenant when unable to pay rent as at when due, is still a lawful tenant and must be treated with respect. A tenant who is inadequately evict due to inability to pay rent ,has a legal right to sue the landlord for damages. 2. Inadequate notice to quit: The duration of time for which the notice to quit will expire is determine by the kind of tenancy relationship existing between the tenant and it's landlord. The landlord has no right to quit the tenant anytime he likes . * where the tenant pays monthly: the law requires that he is entitled to full one month notice. * where the tenant pays every six months: he will be entitled to a full three months notice. * where the tenant pays yearly: he will be entitled to six months notice. Any notice short of the above stipulated notices is unlawful and gives the tenant right to sue for unlawful eviction. 3. Interference in the tenant privacy: The landlord has no right to walk into the tenant's apartment or make use of any of his property without an express permission from the tenant. The tenant is by law in exclusive possession and can sue his landlord for trespass if the landlord comes into his apartment without his permission. The landlord has no legal right to decide who visit his tenant unless the visitors constitute a nuisance to other tenants. 4. Inhabitable condition of the premises: it's an implied term of tenancy agreement that a landlord who let a building out must ensure that the building is in good condition. Where a tenant after paying rent, discovers that the house is not in a habitable condition, he has a legal right to sue the landlord for refund of rent and adequate compensate for the inconveniences he caused him. There are many cases where a tenant park into a house during the dry season, and when raining season comes, the house gets flooded, or the roof leaks or any other unbearable inconvenience . 5. Repairs of premises: The landlord has no right to compare his tenant to carry out all repairs in the premises. It's the duty of the landlord to carry out major (external and structural) repairs like damaged roof , cracked or collapse walls e.t.c . while the tenant carry out minors (interior)repairs like damage doors, window, sockets e.t.c Note: However this tenancy right is sometimes varied by landlords in the agreement between them and their tenants , Where the tenant ignorantly waves any of his right in a Tenancy Agreement, he is bound by it. This is why you are advise to read and understand the Tenancy Agreement before you attest your signature on it. 39 Likes 11 Shares |
Re: Legal Rights Of A Rent Tenants And Some Unlawful Acts Often Done By Landlords by INTROVERT(f): 12:57pm On Jun 28, 2015 |
Quite enlightening. I have a problem with the 6months quit notice for 1 year payers. 6 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Legal Rights Of A Rent Tenants And Some Unlawful Acts Often Done By Landlords by Nobody: 12:59pm On Jun 28, 2015 |
lagos landlords need to read this, especially mainland landlords... 6 Likes |
Re: Legal Rights Of A Rent Tenants And Some Unlawful Acts Often Done By Landlords by Nobody: 1:01pm On Jun 28, 2015 |
When uu just paid for ur house rent n Mr landlord says uu can't bring chics into his flat ![]() ![]() 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Legal Rights Of A Rent Tenants And Some Unlawful Acts Often Done By Landlords by younglawya(m): 1:01pm On Jun 28, 2015 |
Most tenants Don't know their rights in Nigeria. The summary of the process in eviction of a tenant from the landlords property is 1. Provision of a 6 month quit notice( applicable for a yearly tenant) 2. After that, if the tenant refuses to leave the premises, the landlord issues a 7 days Notice of owners intention to recover posession. 3. If the tenant refuses to leave, the landlord goes to court and issues a Writ for recovery of premises. This writ has to be served on the Tenant. The tenant thus has to go to court. THIS PROCEDURE TAKES ALMOST A YEAR. If any landlord does not follow this procedure he will be in trouble with the Law. For more Information I can be reached on 07037836881 or 2bc42c35 19 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Legal Rights Of A Rent Tenants And Some Unlawful Acts Often Done By Landlords by ArchEnemy(m): 1:02pm On Jun 28, 2015 |
How many of those babas care about these laws and get to see these? They ll just throw one out and life will continue. Berra abide by his own laws too as a tenant and if you are not cool with it, Find another house. 4 Likes |
Re: Legal Rights Of A Rent Tenants And Some Unlawful Acts Often Done By Landlords by Onyemadonald(m): 1:02pm On Jun 28, 2015 |
MY LANDLORD MY READ THIS |
Re: Legal Rights Of A Rent Tenants And Some Unlawful Acts Often Done By Landlords by whirlwind7(m): 1:02pm On Jun 28, 2015 |
Qkay, @OP, here's my question: For a tenant who pays yearly rent and is entitled to 6 months notice, at what time should the notice be served, and deemed legal? Is it after his rent elapses and is due for renewal, or Is it in between rents, i.e, say, about 6 months before his rent elapses? I ask this because I know about someone who pays yearly rent, and halfway into his tenancy, he got a notice to quit from his landlord. He has about 6 more months before his next rent is due. He doesn't default on his rent, pays up regularly. Is this right, or legal? There was absolutely no reason given for the notice. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Legal Rights Of A Rent Tenants And Some Unlawful Acts Often Done By Landlords by Godfullsam(m): 1:02pm On Jun 28, 2015 |
Lord help me, i don't want to remian a tenant for the rest of my life ![]() 23 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Legal Rights Of A Rent Tenants And Some Unlawful Acts Often Done By Landlords by hensben(m): 1:02pm On Jun 28, 2015 |
love is my religion. 1 Like |
Re: Legal Rights Of A Rent Tenants And Some Unlawful Acts Often Done By Landlords by odinese(m): 1:04pm On Jun 28, 2015 |
OK INTROVERT If u late u no go comment. But if come early u go comment.. Onye apali 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Legal Rights Of A Rent Tenants And Some Unlawful Acts Often Done By Landlords by yomalex(m): 1:04pm On Jun 28, 2015 |
Okay |
Re: Legal Rights Of A Rent Tenants And Some Unlawful Acts Often Done By Landlords by ArchEnemy(m): 1:04pm On Jun 28, 2015 |
Godfullsam:This is even better 1 Like |
Re: Legal Rights Of A Rent Tenants And Some Unlawful Acts Often Done By Landlords by allanphash7(m): 1:04pm On Jun 28, 2015 |
Lagos landlord must read this They will frustrate you till you park out yourself |
Re: Legal Rights Of A Rent Tenants And Some Unlawful Acts Often Done By Landlords by ladyF(f): 1:04pm On Jun 28, 2015 |
Hey lol I don make front page o. Church blessings are really manifesting in my life already, this week is my week ![]() Evil landlords beware o! |
Re: Legal Rights Of A Rent Tenants And Some Unlawful Acts Often Done By Landlords by samueld0(m): 1:05pm On Jun 28, 2015 |
Having the opotunity to build own house is the best even if na one room 2 Likes |
Re: Legal Rights Of A Rent Tenants And Some Unlawful Acts Often Done By Landlords by joowealth(m): 1:06pm On Jun 28, 2015 |
nemo dat quod non albet 1 Like |
Re: Legal Rights Of A Rent Tenants And Some Unlawful Acts Often Done By Landlords by wisdomguy4u(m): 1:06pm On Jun 28, 2015 |
INTROVERT:What problem do you have with that ? |
Re: Legal Rights Of A Rent Tenants And Some Unlawful Acts Often Done By Landlords by ibiso1986: 1:06pm On Jun 28, 2015 |
u won tell ikwerri man that kind tin 3 Likes |
Re: Legal Rights Of A Rent Tenants And Some Unlawful Acts Often Done By Landlords by anibo2(m): 1:06pm On Jun 28, 2015 |
What about a situation whereby the landlady refuse to pay Nepa bills, what can the tenants do in such situation ? |
Re: Legal Rights Of A Rent Tenants And Some Unlawful Acts Often Done By Landlords by sdindan: 1:07pm On Jun 28, 2015 |
Issokay! |
Re: Legal Rights Of A Rent Tenants And Some Unlawful Acts Often Done By Landlords by instinctg(m): 1:07pm On Jun 28, 2015 |
landlords and tenants are like cats and dogs 1 Like |
Re: Legal Rights Of A Rent Tenants And Some Unlawful Acts Often Done By Landlords by jumich1(m): 1:07pm On Jun 28, 2015 |
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Re: Legal Rights Of A Rent Tenants And Some Unlawful Acts Often Done By Landlords by Ubyj(f): 1:08pm On Jun 28, 2015 |
![]() Just curious ![]() 1 Like |
Re: Legal Rights Of A Rent Tenants And Some Unlawful Acts Often Done By Landlords by carzola(m): 1:08pm On Jun 28, 2015 |
INTROVERT:https://www.nairaland.com/2411260/looking-introvert-flog-leave-nairaland#35241958 |
Re: Legal Rights Of A Rent Tenants And Some Unlawful Acts Often Done By Landlords by unitysheart(m): 1:08pm On Jun 28, 2015 |
INTROVERT: There's no problem with it. You can give the notice in lieu. Meaning you can give the six months notice, six months before the expiry of the tenancy. 2 Likes |
Re: Legal Rights Of A Rent Tenants And Some Unlawful Acts Often Done By Landlords by great664(m): 1:09pm On Jun 28, 2015 |
I agree with the OP its disheartening that instead of making g the public aware of stuff like this. other nonsense will be trending on Twitter. Information they say is Power.... Thanks Wisdomguy4u |
Re: Legal Rights Of A Rent Tenants And Some Unlawful Acts Often Done By Landlords by kingtime(m): 1:09pm On Jun 28, 2015 |
I love this. Not all the Tenants knw their rights. Now I know my right as a tenant. God bless u |
Re: Legal Rights Of A Rent Tenants And Some Unlawful Acts Often Done By Landlords by Emade(m): 1:10pm On Jun 28, 2015 |
Lord make me my own lordland in jesus name amen 3 Likes |
Re: Legal Rights Of A Rent Tenants And Some Unlawful Acts Often Done By Landlords by tolexy007(m): 1:10pm On Jun 28, 2015 |
dat is y am scared to rent house, but I tink I hav any choice...plz I need a single rooom arund surulere or yaba.. |
Re: Legal Rights Of A Rent Tenants And Some Unlawful Acts Often Done By Landlords by HopeAlive14(m): 1:11pm On Jun 28, 2015 |
To as many as are tenants, I pray: May God give you the grace to become landlords in Jesus name. Amen! 14 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Legal Rights Of A Rent Tenants And Some Unlawful Acts Often Done By Landlords by wisdomguy4u(m): 1:11pm On Jun 28, 2015 |
ArchEnemy: If you observe carefully, you will see that those babas does not care about these laws only when dealing with illiterates and ignorant tenant, when they encounter an enlighten tenant, they trade with care. If not they might be made to pay damages for the rest of their life. 5 Likes |
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