Rubbiish:

@bold are u sure u are sane?
Can u do same for others? If someone is recommending a contractor for u, he is not in any way compelling u to use that particular contractor, but suggesting the contractor to u based on experience. It is now left for u to also carry out your search via any means to ascertain his credibility. People change, who would have thought by now PSQUARE will be competiting against eachother as at 2010? Saying someone recommending a contractor should be responsible for any negative outcome, only bespeaks how f00lish u are. If i may ask, how many projects have u executed using NL contractors?

It takes a mad man to know one, a$$inine towrag.

Well, l have said my own.
The next time l hear that Mr. A gets duped because a Contractor was recommended to him by Mr. B, he should be looking to get a refund from Mr. B.

Why are people like you so compelled to make a recommendation, yet you are not ready to back it up? Are you getting a kickback behind the scenes?

It is people like you that push others into problem and then back out, claiming 'they should not have taken your word for it".
If you are sure of who you are recommending and doing so in good faith (as against maybe you are taking 10% cut or you are expecting a favor i n the future), then you shoudl be bold enough to back it up with your money.

And stop asking stupid kwesions, l dont know why the thing dey pain you so much like this, douchbag.

@Rubbish indeed.

alstacs:
Hello house what would sound like a fair price for an electrician laying pipes before plastering of walls? I dint have any quotations, he wouldn't give me; he's relative and he's good.
It's a 3 bedroom flat with a 2 bedroom pent floor making 5 rooms, 2 sitting rooms 6 bathrooms.

That is ridiculous as a professional... he should at least give you estimate for the materials.
Then you guys go to market with him and buy the materials for the actual cost.
He can later tell you to pay him for anything you feel for the Labor since he is a relative.

One of my project, for example:
Duplex of 7 Bedrooms all ensuite, 2 big Livingrooms, anteroom, 2 balconies, Kitchen,Visitors Toilet, Security Guard House.
Materials was around N280k because I got 3 DB Boxes (2 3Phase for each Duplex floor and 1 Single Phase for Security House).
Labor for the pipings work was N70k. Please note this is only pipings and nothing more.
Hope this helps.

Hajji M.

mufutau55:


That is ridiculous as a professional... he should at least give you estimate for the materials.
Then you guys go to market with him and buy the materials for the actual cost.
He can later tell you to pay him for anything you feel for the Labor since he is a relative.

One of my project, for example:
Duplex of 7 Bedrooms all ensuite, 2 big Livingrooms, anteroom, 2 balconies, Kitchen,Visitors Toilet, Security Guard House.
Materials was around N280k because I got 3 DB Boxes (2 3Phase for each Duplex floor and 1 Single Phase for Security House).
Labor for the pipings work was N70k. Please note this is only pipings and nothing more.
Hope this helps.

Hajji M.

it's quite a long time mufutau55,how tinz oga mi?

alstacs:
Hello house what would sound like a fair price for an electrician laying pipes before plastering of walls? I dint have any quotations, he wouldn't give me; he's relative and he's good.
It's a 3 bedroom flat with a 2 bedroom pent floor making 5 rooms, 2 sitting rooms 6 bathrooms.

depending on the type of db
should be between 250k 300k materials labour inclusive

twinskenny:

depending on the type of db
should be between 250k 300k materials labour inclusive

Agreed Boss. DB (Distribution Box) get levels o.

Hajji M.

Timtol:

it's quite a long time mufutau55,how tinz oga mi?

Thank you Oga mi. I dey o.

Hajji M.

twinskenny:

depending on the type of db
should be between 250k 300k materials labour inclusive

Thank you very much sir and for you input Hajj Mufutau.
He makes me buy all the materials, I need to have an idea how much to pay him for workmanship only.
He's trying to mix family with business, he need the pay but he feels he can't charge me... Lol.

alstacs:


Thank you very much sir and for you input Hajj Mufutau.
He makes me buy all the materials, I need to have an idea how much to pay him for workmanship only.
He's trying to mix family with business, he need the pay but he feels he can't charge me... Lol.

80k should do sir..

mufutau55:


Thank you Sir. (Of course I learnt/learning from you all, the Masters here)

I like this order:
1a. Turkey/Chinese/Local Iron/Steel doors before tilings so all the braces underneath can be leveled/tiled.
1b. Also if this is bathroom or kitchen with tiles all around the doors... makes it look better and rounded.

2. If Wooden doors with or without architraves, install the frames or sub-frames first and all around well plastered.

3. Install the actual Wooden doors after the tilings.
Sorry.. if I have missed anything. And I stand corrected.

Hajji M.

Late reply but let me still chip in.

Doors with adjustable height can be installed after tiling while doors that have a fixed height should be installed before tiling.

Example. Bullet proof steel Israeli security doors have adjustable height turkey security doors are fixed.

Wooden doors with architrave are installed after tiling because the door itself can be planed at top and bottom. If its a framed door 50mm is reasonable allowance while solid wooden doors have much higher adjustments allowance. The framed door usually has a 50mm thick frame, to keep the strength of the door intact, 25mm each from top and bottom can be planed off. American panel wooden doors come at 2050mm so i tell my tilers to level the floor accordingly and never provide allowance less than 2m.

Also, all steel frames or complete doors go in before tiling.

twinskenny:


80k should do sir..

I'm grateful boss. God bless you. Thank you for being there always.

mufutau55:


That is ridiculous as a professional... he should at least give you estimate for the materials.
Then you guys go to market with him and buy the materials for the actual cost.
He can later tell you to pay him for anything you feel for the Labor since he is a relative.

One of my project, for example:
Duplex of 7 Bedrooms all ensuite, 2 big Livingrooms, anteroom, 2 balconies, Kitchen,Visitors Toilet, Security Guard House.
Materials was around N280k because I got 3 DB Boxes (2 3Phase for each Duplex floor and 1 Single Phase for Security House).
Labor for the pipings work was N70k. Please note this is only pipings and nothing more.
Hope this helps.

Hajji M.

He actually buys the materials with me.

Your contribution is very helpful, I can give him something reasonable from an informed point of view now. E seun a dúpẹ́ sah.

I read this article and think its useful here....






What The New Lagos Tenancy Law Says:

The new Lagos State Tenancy law has been generating a lot of debate since it was enacted by the Lagos State House of Assembly last Friday from today, we begin the serialization of the entire law:

For a law to regulate 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

The Lagos State House of Assembly enacts as follows:

General Application
1. Application of Law

2. (1) This Law shall apply to all premises within Lagos State, including business and residential premises unless otherwise specified
(2) This Law shall not apply to :
(a) residential premises owned or operated by an educational institution for its staff and students;
(b) residential premises provided for emergency shelter;
(c ) Residential premises
(i) in a care or hospice facility;
(ii) in a public or private hospital or a mental health facility; and
(d) that is made available in the course of providing rehabilitative or therapeutic treatment.

2. Jurisdiction of the Courts
(1) A Court shall have jurisdiction on application made to it by a landlord or tenant or any interested person to determine matters in respect of the tenancy of any premises let before or after the commencement of this Law.
(2) The jurisdiction of a Court shall not be ousted by the defendant or respondent setting up the title of any other party.
(3) Proceedings may be brought under this Law at the High Court or at the Magistrates Court in the division or the Magisterial District in which the subject matter giving rise to the proceedings is located.
(4) Subject to the provision of this Law, a Court shall be bound by the practice and procedure in civil matters in the Magistrates Court or the High Court of Lagos State.

3. Tenancy Agreement
For the purposes of this Law, a tenancy agreement shall be deemed to exist where premises are granted by the landlord to a person for value whether or not it is
(a) express or implied;
(b) oral or in writing or partly oral or partly written; or
(c) for a fixed period.

4. Advance Rent
(1) It shall be unlawful for a landlord or his agent to demand or receive from a sitting tenant rent in excess of three (3) months in respect of any premises.
(2) It shall be unlawful for a sitting tenant to offer or pay rent in excess of three (3) months in respect of any premises.
(3) Any person who receives or pay rent in excess of what is prescribed in this section shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable to a fine of one hundred thousand naira (N100,000.00) or to three (3) months imprisonment or any other non-custodial disposition.

5. Rent payment receipt
(1) As from the commencement of this Law, all landlords of premises shall upon payment of rent by the tenants, be obliged to issue a rent payment receipt to their tenants in respect of such payments.
(2) The receipt shall state the
(a) Date of which rent was received;
(b) Name of the landlord and the tenant;
(c) Location of premises in respect of which the rent is paid
(d) Amount of rent paid; and
(e) Period to which the payment relates.
(4) Any landlord who fails to issue a rent payment receipt to his tenant as prescribed under this Section, shall be liable to a fine of ten thousand Naira (N10,000.00) payable to the Court.





RIGHTS AND OBLICATIONS OF LANDLORD AND TENANT
6. Rights of the parties
(1) The tenants entitlement to quiet and peaceable enjoyment includes the right to:
(a) reasonable privacy;
(b) freedom from unreasonable disturbance;
(c) Exclusive possession of the premises, subject to the landlords restricted right of inspection and
(d) the use of common areas for reasonable and lawful purposes.
(2) Where a tenant with the previous consent in writing of the landlord, effects improvements on the premises and the landlord determines the tenancy, such a tenancy shall be entitled to claim compensation for the effect improvements on quitting the premises.

6. Obligations of the Tenant
Subject to any provision to the contrary in the agreement between the parties, the tenant shall be obliged to do the following:
(1) Pay the rents at the times and in the manner stated.
(2) Pay all existing and future rates and charges not applicable to the landlord by law.
(3) Keep the premises in good and tenantable repair, reasonable wear and tear excepted.
(4) Permit the landlord and his agents during the tenancy at all reasonable hours in the day time by written notice, to view the condition of the premises and to effect repairs in necessary parts of the building.
(5) Not to make any alterations or additions to the premises without the written consent of the landlord.
(6) Not to assign or sublet any part of the premises without the written consent of the landlord.
(7) Notify the landlord where structural or substantial damage has occurred to any part of the premises as soon as practicable.

7. Obligations of the Landlord

8. Subject to any provision to the contrary in the agreement between the parties, the landlord shall be obliged to do the following:
(1) Not to disturb the tenants quiet and peaceable enjoyment of the premises.
(2) Pay all rates and charges as stipulated by law.
(3) Keep the premises insured against loss or damage.
(4) Not to terminate or restrict a common facility or service for the use of the premises.
(5) Not to seize or interfere with the tenants access to his personal property.
(6) Effect repairs and maintain the external and common parts of the premises.

9. Obligations of landlord regarding business premises only
Subject to any provision to the contrary in the agreement between the parties, a business premises agreement shall be taken to provide that where the landlord
(a) inhibits the access of the tenant to the premises in any substantial manner;
(b) takes any action that would substantially alter or inhibit the flow of the customers, clients or other persons using the tenants business premises;
(c) causes or fails to make reasonable efforts to prevent or remove any disruption to trading or use within the business premises which results in loss of profits to the tenant;
(d) fails to have rectify as soon as practicable, any breakdown of plant or equipment under his care and maintenance which results in loss of profits to the tenant; or
(e) fails to maintain or repaint the exterior or the common parts of the building or buildings of which the premises is comprised and after being given notice in writing by the tenant requiring him to rectify the matter, does not do so within such time as is reasonably practicable, the landlord, is liable to pay to the tenant such reasonable compensation as shall be determined by the Court, where the tenant effects the repairs or maintenance.

10. Service Charge, Facilities and Security Deposits
In any case where the landlord or his agent may in addition to rent require the tenant or licensee to pay:
(a) a security deposit to cover damage and repairs to the premises;
(b) for services and facilities for the premises; or
(c) service charges in flats or units that retain common parts on the premises, the landlord or his agent shall issue a separate receipt to the tenant for payments received the such tenant shall be entitled to a written account at least every six (6) months from the landlord of how moneys paid were disbursed.

11. Provision for re-entry
Subject to
(a) any provision to the contrary in the agreement between the parties; and
(b) the service of process in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Law, upon the breach or non-observance of any of the conditions or covenants in respect of the premises, the landlord shall have the right to institute proceedings for an order to re-enter and determine the tenancy.

12. Length of Notice
(1) Where there is no stipulation as to the notice to be given by either party to determine the tenancy, the following shall apply
(a) a weeks notice for a tenant at will;
(b) one (1) months notice for a monthly tenant;
(c ) three (3) months notice for a quarterly tenant;
(d) three (3) months notice for a half-yearly tenant; and
(e) six (6) months notice for a yearly tenant.
(2) In the case of monthly tenant, where he is in arrears of rent for three (3) months, the tenancy shall be determined and the Court shall make an order for possession and arrears of rent upon proof of the arrears by the landlord.
(3) In the case of a quarterly or half-yearly tenant, where he is in arrears of rent for six (6) months, the tenancy shall be determined and the Court shall make an order for possession and arrears of rent upon proof of the arrears by the landlord.
(4) Notice of tenants under subsection (1) ( ), (d) and (e) of this Section need not terminate on the anniversary of the tenancy but may terminate on or after the date of expiration of the tenancy.
(5) In the case of a tenancy for a fixed term, no notice to quit shall be required once the tenancy has been determined by effluxion of time and where the landlord intends to proceed to Court to recover possession, he shall serve a seven (7) days written notice of his intention to apply to recover possession as in Form “TL4” in the Schedule of this Law.
(6) The nature of a tenancy shall, in the absence of any evidence to the contrary, be determined by reference to the time when the rent is paid or demanded.

13. Notice to Licensee
Where a person is a licensee and upon the expiration or withdrawal of his license, he refuses or neglects to give up possession he shall be entitled to service of a seven (7) days notice of the owners intention to apply to recover possession as in Form “TL4” in the Schedule to this Law.

14. Notice required for abandoned premises
(1) A premises will be deemed to be abandoned where the
(a) tenancy has expired; and
(b) tenant has not occupied the premises since the tenancy expired and has not given up lawful possession of the premises.
(2) Following subsection (1) above, the landlord shall
(a) issue a seven (7) days notice of the landlords intention to recover possession as prescribed in Form “TL4”, which shall be served by pasting the notice on the abandoned premises; and
(b) apply to the court for an order for possession and an order to force open the premises.

15. Tenant refusing or neglecting to give up possession
As soon as the term or interest of any premises has been determined by a written notice to quit as in Form “TL2” or “TL3”, in the Schedule this his Law and the tenant neglects or refuses to quit and deliver up possession of the premises or any part of it, the Landlord or his agent may cause the tenant to be served with written notice as in Form “TL4”, signed by the Landlord or his agent, of the landlords intention to proceed to recover possession, stating the grounds and particulars of the claim, on a date not less than seven (7) days from the date of the notice.

16. Service of Notices
(1) Notices referred to under Sections 12-15 of this Law shall be by proper service as prescribed under Section 17 and 18.
(2) Proper service shall be service in such a manner that it can be established to the satisfaction of the court that the person to be served will have knowledge of any of the notices.

17. Service of Notices for Residential Premises
Proper service on a tenant of residential premises shall be personal service, which includes but is not limited to the following
(a) service on the tenant in person
(b) delivery to any adult residing at the premises to be recovered
(c) by courier where the tenant cannot be found, by delivering same at the premises sought to be recovered and the courier shall provide proof of delivery; or
(d) affixing the notice on a prominent part of the premises to be recovered and providing corroborative proof of service.

18. Service of Notices for Business Premises
Proper service on a tenant of a business premises shall be by
(a) delivery to a person at the business premises sought to be recovered; or
(b) affixing the notice on a prominent part of the premises to be recovered and providing corroborative proof of service.

19. Duty to notify other persons in occupation
Where the tenant is a person other than an individual (including a corporate entity), the landlord shall ensure proper service of all notices required under this Law on the tenant:
Provided that the failure of the tenant to notify any other person in occupation shall not affect the proceedings to recover possession.

20. Persons in unlawful occupation
Where a person claims possession of premises which he alleges is occupied solely by a person in unlawful occupation, the proceedings for recovery of the premises shall be by the summary procedure contained in the Civil Procedure Rules of the relevant court.

21. Service of process
Service of any summons, warrant or other process shall be effected in accordance with the provisions of the law for the time being in force relating to the service of the civil process of Magistrates Court or the High Court of Lagos State.

22. Use of Forms
Subject to the provisions of this Law, the forms contained in the Schedule to this Law, may be used in the cases to which they apply and when so used, shall be sufficient in Law.
23. Institution of proceedings to recover possession

Upon the expiration of the time stated in the notice as in Form if the tenant neglects or refuses to quit and deliver up possession, the landlord may file a claim by way of summons as in Form for recovery of possession, either against the tenant or against such person so neglecting or refusing, in the Magisterial District or High Court Division where the premises is situated.

24. Grounds for Possession

(1) Unless the agreement expressly stipulates otherwise, the Court shall have power to make an order for possession upon proof of any of the following grounds –

(a) arrears of rent;

(b) breach of any covenant or agreement;

(c) where the premises is reasonably required by the landlord for personal use; and

(d) where the premises requires substantial repair.

(2) Notwithstanding any agreement between the parties, the Court shall have power to make an order for possession upon proof of any of the following grounds:

(a) the premises is being used for immoral or illegal purposes;

(b) the premises has been abandoned;

(c) the premises is unsafe and unsound as to constitute a danger to human life or property; or

(d) the tenant or any person residing or lodging with him or being his sub-tenant constitutes by conduct, an act of intolerable nuisance or induces a breach of a tenancy agreement.

25. Recovery of possession for a fixed term certain

Where –

(a) a tenancy is proved to be for a fixed term certain;

(b) the period of the tenancy has expired by effluxion of time; and
(c) Form has been served in accordance with Section 12(5) of this Law, the landlord shall be entitled to recovery of the premises.

26. Trial

(1) In any matter under this Law, relating to any fact required to be proved at the trial of any action, evidence may be by written deposition or oral examination of witnesses in open court.

(2) All agreed documents or other exhibits shall be tendered from the bar or by the party where he is not represented by a legal practitioner.

(3) The oral examination of a witness during his evidence-in-chief may be limited to confirming his written deposition and tendering in evidence all disputed documents or other exhibits.

(4) Where the tenant does not enter any defense and the landlord can prove-

(a) that the defendant is still neglecting or refusing to deliver up the premises;

(b) the annual rental value of the premises;

(c) the nature of the tenancy or holding;

(d) the expiration or other determination of the tenancy within the time and manner stipulated by law;

(e) the title of the landlord, if such has accrued since the letting of the premises; and

(f) the service of the summons or writ if the defendant does not appear,

the court may make an order as in Form for possession of the premises mentioned either immediately or on or before such time as the Court may direct, subject however, to a limit of six (6) months after the date the order is made.

(5) Subject to the provisions of Section 12 (2) and (3), the court shall, in making an order for possession of premises, have regard to all circumstances of the case including where appropriate, the question as to whether other premises are available for the landlord or the tenant.

(6) If the claimant named in the summons or writ fails to obtain an order under subsection (1) of this Section, the defendant may be awarded such costs as the Court may direct.


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alstacs:

He actually buys the materials with me.
Your contribution is very helpful, I can give him something reasonable from an informed point of view now. E seun a dúpẹ́ sah.

Glad it helps. Thank you.

Hajji M.

mufutau55:


Thank you Oga mi. I dey o.

Hajji M.

ok boss,dey jolly they go,we dey follow u oo

true2home:
I read this article and think its useful here....






What The New Lagos Tenancy Law Says:

The new Lagos State Tenancy law has been generating a lot of debate since it was enacted by the Lagos State House of Assembly last Friday from today, we begin the serialization of the entire law:

For a law to regulate 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

The Lagos State House of Assembly enacts as follows:

General Application
1. Application of Law

2. (1) This Law shall apply to all premises within Lagos State, including business and residential premises unless otherwise specified
(2) This Law shall not apply to :
(a) residential premises owned or operated by an educational institution for its staff and students;
(b) residential premises provided for emergency shelter;
(c ) Residential premises
(i) in a care or hospice facility;
(ii) in a public or private hospital or a mental health facility; and
(d) that is made available in the course of providing rehabilitative or therapeutic treatment.

2. Jurisdiction of the Courts
(1) A Court shall have jurisdiction on application made to it by a landlord or tenant or any interested person to determine matters in respect of the tenancy of any premises let before or after the commencement of this Law.
(2) The jurisdiction of a Court shall not be ousted by the defendant or respondent setting up the title of any other party.
(3) Proceedings may be brought under this Law at the High Court or at the Magistrates Court in the division or the Magisterial District in which the subject matter giving rise to the proceedings is located.
(4) Subject to the provision of this Law, a Court shall be bound by the practice and procedure in civil matters in the Magistrates Court or the High Court of Lagos State.

3. Tenancy Agreement
For the purposes of this Law, a tenancy agreement shall be deemed to exist where premises are granted by the landlord to a person for value whether or not it is
(a) express or implied;
(b) oral or in writing or partly oral or partly written; or
(c) for a fixed period.

4. Advance Rent
(1) It shall be unlawful for a landlord or his agent to demand or receive from a sitting tenant rent in excess of three (3) months in respect of any premises.
(2) It shall be unlawful for a sitting tenant to offer or pay rent in excess of three (3) months in respect of any premises.
(3) Any person who receives or pay rent in excess of what is prescribed in this section shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable to a fine of one hundred thousand naira (N100,000.00) or to three (3) months imprisonment or any other non-custodial disposition.

5. Rent payment receipt
(1) As from the commencement of this Law, all landlords of premises shall upon payment of rent by the tenants, be obliged to issue a rent payment receipt to their tenants in respect of such payments.
(2) The receipt shall state the
(a) Date of which rent was received;
(b) Name of the landlord and the tenant;
(c) Location of premises in respect of which the rent is paid
(d) Amount of rent paid; and
(e) Period to which the payment relates.
(4) Any landlord who fails to issue a rent payment receipt to his tenant as prescribed under this Section, shall be liable to a fine of ten thousand Naira (N10,000.00) payable to the Court.





RIGHTS AND OBLICATIONS OF LANDLORD AND TENANT
6. Rights of the parties
(1) The tenants entitlement to quiet and peaceable enjoyment includes the right to:
(a) reasonable privacy;
(b) freedom from unreasonable disturbance;
(c) Exclusive possession of the premises, subject to the landlords restricted right of inspection and
(d) the use of common areas for reasonable and lawful purposes.
(2) Where a tenant with the previous consent in writing of the landlord, effects improvements on the premises and the landlord determines the tenancy, such a tenancy shall be entitled to claim compensation for the effect improvements on quitting the premises.

6. Obligations of the Tenant
Subject to any provision to the contrary in the agreement between the parties, the tenant shall be obliged to do the following:
(1) Pay the rents at the times and in the manner stated.
(2) Pay all existing and future rates and charges not applicable to the landlord by law.
(3) Keep the premises in good and tenantable repair, reasonable wear and tear excepted.
(4) Permit the landlord and his agents during the tenancy at all reasonable hours in the day time by written notice, to view the condition of the premises and to effect repairs in necessary parts of the building.
(5) Not to make any alterations or additions to the premises without the written consent of the landlord.
(6) Not to assign or sublet any part of the premises without the written consent of the landlord.
(7) Notify the landlord where structural or substantial damage has occurred to any part of the premises as soon as practicable.

7. Obligations of the Landlord

8. Subject to any provision to the contrary in the agreement between the parties, the landlord shall be obliged to do the following:
(1) Not to disturb the tenants quiet and peaceable enjoyment of the premises.
(2) Pay all rates and charges as stipulated by law.
(3) Keep the premises insured against loss or damage.
(4) Not to terminate or restrict a common facility or service for the use of the premises.
(5) Not to seize or interfere with the tenants access to his personal property.
(6) Effect repairs and maintain the external and common parts of the premises.

9. Obligations of landlord regarding business premises only
Subject to any provision to the contrary in the agreement between the parties, a business premises agreement shall be taken to provide that where the landlord
(a) inhibits the access of the tenant to the premises in any substantial manner;
(b) takes any action that would substantially alter or inhibit the flow of the customers, clients or other persons using the tenants business premises;
(c) causes or fails to make reasonable efforts to prevent or remove any disruption to trading or use within the business premises which results in loss of profits to the tenant;
(d) fails to have rectify as soon as practicable, any breakdown of plant or equipment under his care and maintenance which results in loss of profits to the tenant; or
(e) fails to maintain or repaint the exterior or the common parts of the building or buildings of which the premises is comprised and after being given notice in writing by the tenant requiring him to rectify the matter, does not do so within such time as is reasonably practicable, the landlord, is liable to pay to the tenant such reasonable compensation as shall be determined by the Court, where the tenant effects the repairs or maintenance.

10. Service Charge, Facilities and Security Deposits
In any case where the landlord or his agent may in addition to rent require the tenant or licensee to pay:
(a) a security deposit to cover damage and repairs to the premises;
(b) for services and facilities for the premises; or
(c) service charges in flats or units that retain common parts on the premises, the landlord or his agent shall issue a separate receipt to the tenant for payments received the such tenant shall be entitled to a written account at least every six (6) months from the landlord of how moneys paid were disbursed.

11. Provision for re-entry
Subject to
(a) any provision to the contrary in the agreement between the parties; and
(b) the service of process in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Law, upon the breach or non-observance of any of the conditions or covenants in respect of the premises, the landlord shall have the right to institute proceedings for an order to re-enter and determine the tenancy.

12. Length of Notice
(1) Where there is no stipulation as to the notice to be given by either party to determine the tenancy, the following shall apply
(a) a weeks notice for a tenant at will;
(b) one (1) months notice for a monthly tenant;
(c ) three (3) months notice for a quarterly tenant;
(d) three (3) months notice for a half-yearly tenant; and
(e) six (6) months notice for a yearly tenant.
(2) In the case of monthly tenant, where he is in arrears of rent for three (3) months, the tenancy shall be determined and the Court shall make an order for possession and arrears of rent upon proof of the arrears by the landlord.
(3) In the case of a quarterly or half-yearly tenant, where he is in arrears of rent for six (6) months, the tenancy shall be determined and the Court shall make an order for possession and arrears of rent upon proof of the arrears by the landlord.
(4) Notice of tenants under subsection (1) ( ), (d) and (e) of this Section need not terminate on the anniversary of the tenancy but may terminate on or after the date of expiration of the tenancy.
(5) In the case of a tenancy for a fixed term, no notice to quit shall be required once the tenancy has been determined by effluxion of time and where the landlord intends to proceed to Court to recover possession, he shall serve a seven (7) days written notice of his intention to apply to recover possession as in Form “TL4” in the Schedule of this Law.
(6) The nature of a tenancy shall, in the absence of any evidence to the contrary, be determined by reference to the time when the rent is paid or demanded.

13. Notice to Licensee
Where a person is a licensee and upon the expiration or withdrawal of his license, he refuses or neglects to give up possession he shall be entitled to service of a seven (7) days notice of the owners intention to apply to recover possession as in Form “TL4” in the Schedule to this Law.

14. Notice required for abandoned premises
(1) A premises will be deemed to be abandoned where the
(a) tenancy has expired; and
(b) tenant has not occupied the premises since the tenancy expired and has not given up lawful possession of the premises.
(2) Following subsection (1) above, the landlord shall
(a) issue a seven (7) days notice of the landlords intention to recover possession as prescribed in Form “TL4”, which shall be served by pasting the notice on the abandoned premises; and
(b) apply to the court for an order for possession and an order to force open the premises.

15. Tenant refusing or neglecting to give up possession
As soon as the term or interest of any premises has been determined by a written notice to quit as in Form “TL2” or “TL3”, in the Schedule this his Law and the tenant neglects or refuses to quit and deliver up possession of the premises or any part of it, the Landlord or his agent may cause the tenant to be served with written notice as in Form “TL4”, signed by the Landlord or his agent, of the landlords intention to proceed to recover possession, stating the grounds and particulars of the claim, on a date not less than seven (7) days from the date of the notice.

16. Service of Notices
(1) Notices referred to under Sections 12-15 of this Law shall be by proper service as prescribed under Section 17 and 18.
(2) Proper service shall be service in such a manner that it can be established to the satisfaction of the court that the person to be served will have knowledge of any of the notices.

17. Service of Notices for Residential Premises
Proper service on a tenant of residential premises shall be personal service, which includes but is not limited to the following
(a) service on the tenant in person
(b) delivery to any adult residing at the premises to be recovered
(c) by courier where the tenant cannot be found, by delivering same at the premises sought to be recovered and the courier shall provide proof of delivery; or
(d) affixing the notice on a prominent part of the premises to be recovered and providing corroborative proof of service.

18. Service of Notices for Business Premises
Proper service on a tenant of a business premises shall be by
(a) delivery to a person at the business premises sought to be recovered; or
(b) affixing the notice on a prominent part of the premises to be recovered and providing corroborative proof of service.

19. Duty to notify other persons in occupation
Where the tenant is a person other than an individual (including a corporate entity), the landlord shall ensure proper service of all notices required under this Law on the tenant:
Provided that the failure of the tenant to notify any other person in occupation shall not affect the proceedings to recover possession.

20. Persons in unlawful occupation
Where a person claims possession of premises which he alleges is occupied solely by a person in unlawful occupation, the proceedings for recovery of the premises shall be by the summary procedure contained in the Civil Procedure Rules of the relevant court.

21. Service of process
Service of any summons, warrant or other process shall be effected in accordance with the provisions of the law for the time being in force relating to the service of the civil process of Magistrates Court or the High Court of Lagos State.

22. Use of Forms
Subject to the provisions of this Law, the forms contained in the Schedule to this Law, may be used in the cases to which they apply and when so used, shall be sufficient in Law.
23. Institution of proceedings to recover possession

Upon the expiration of the time stated in the notice as in Form if the tenant neglects or refuses to quit and deliver up possession, the landlord may file a claim by way of summons as in Form for recovery of possession, either against the tenant or against such person so neglecting or refusing, in the Magisterial District or High Court Division where the premises is situated.

24. Grounds for Possession

(1) Unless the agreement expressly stipulates otherwise, the Court shall have power to make an order for possession upon proof of any of the following grounds –

(a) arrears of rent;

(b) breach of any covenant or agreement;

(c) where the premises is reasonably required by the landlord for personal use; and

(d) where the premises requires substantial repair.

(2) Notwithstanding any agreement between the parties, the Court shall have power to make an order for possession upon proof of any of the following grounds:

(a) the premises is being used for immoral or illegal purposes;

(b) the premises has been abandoned;

(c) the premises is unsafe and unsound as to constitute a danger to human life or property; or

(d) the tenant or any person residing or lodging with him or being his sub-tenant constitutes by conduct, an act of intolerable nuisance or induces a breach of a tenancy agreement.

25. Recovery of possession for a fixed term certain

Where –

(a) a tenancy is proved to be for a fixed term certain;

(b) the period of the tenancy has expired by effluxion of time; and
(c) Form has been served in accordance with Section 12(5) of this Law, the landlord shall be entitled to recovery of the premises.

26. Trial

(1) In any matter under this Law, relating to any fact required to be proved at the trial of any action, evidence may be by written deposition or oral examination of witnesses in open court.

(2) All agreed documents or other exhibits shall be tendered from the bar or by the party where he is not represented by a legal practitioner.

(3) The oral examination of a witness during his evidence-in-chief may be limited to confirming his written deposition and tendering in evidence all disputed documents or other exhibits.

(4) Where the tenant does not enter any defense and the landlord can prove-

(a) that the defendant is still neglecting or refusing to deliver up the premises;

(b) the annual rental value of the premises;

(c) the nature of the tenancy or holding;

(d) the expiration or other determination of the tenancy within the time and manner stipulated by law;

(e) the title of the landlord, if such has accrued since the letting of the premises; and

(f) the service of the summons or writ if the defendant does not appear,

the court may make an order as in Form for possession of the premises mentioned either immediately or on or before such time as the Court may direct, subject however, to a limit of six (6) months after the date the order is made.

(5) Subject to the provisions of Section 12 (2) and (3), the court shall, in making an order for possession of premises, have regard to all circumstances of the case including where appropriate, the question as to whether other premises are available for the landlord or the tenant.

(6) If the claimant named in the summons or writ fails to obtain an order under subsection (1) of this Section, the defendant may be awarded such costs as the Court may direct.


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This is very good. I wish specific subsections could be discussed and digested cos we take many uninformed decisions as tenants and landlords.
What about the national tenancy law?

automatix:
What happened to Oga Spyder88? I do hope he is fine.

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emmadejust:


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spyder880:


I am fully around and doing very fine my brothers, just that I started this house below in the last two weeks and have been busy at that site. New thread attached and 3d rendition of the building also attached. Thanks for looking out for me bro. Do you want us to come and build this beauty for you Sir?
https://www.nairaland.com/4133075/making-enugu-6-bedroom-duplex

Ah great sir. So happy to see you around. Hopefully sir, we will call on you as something is in the pipeline already. Thanks.

mufutau55:


That is ridiculous as a professional... he should at least give you estimate for the materials.
Then you guys go to market with him and buy the materials for the actual cost.
He can later tell you to pay him for anything you feel for the Labor since he is a relative.

One of my project, for example:
Duplex of 7 Bedrooms all ensuite, 2 big Livingrooms, anteroom, 2 balconies, Kitchen,Visitors Toilet, Security Guard House.
Materials was around N280k because I got 3 DB Boxes (2 3Phase for each Duplex floor and 1 Single Phase for Security House).
Labor for the pipings work was N70k. Please note this is only pipings and nothing more.
Hope this helps.

Hajji M.

If I may ask Hajji... why did you use 2DBs? Are the duplex floors for two flats? Pls explain why you chose this seperation

ceelog:

If I may ask Hajji... why did you use 2DBs? Are the duplex floors for two flats? Pls explain why you chose this separation

That is what my Electrician recommended. One for downstairs and one for upstairs, I guess to separate the load..
It's a big duplex, so I agreed to it. I don't know much about electricity in Naija o.

Hajji M.

ceelog:


If I may ask Hajji... why did you use 2DBs? Are the duplex floors for two flats? Pls explain why you chose this seperation

That option is better for the following reasons:
- ease of access in case of emergency
- lower voltage drop. For longer runs, you may need to use larger cross-sectional wires in place of that specified
- cost reduction in wiring
- ease of tracing fault
- the circuit on the upper floor can easily be expanded as well

mank1234:

That option is better for the following reasons:
- ease of access in case of emergency
- lower voltage drop. For longer runs, you may need to use larger cross-sectional wires in place of that specified
- cost reduction in wiring
- ease of tracing fault
- the circuit on the upper floor can easily be expanded as well

Thank you Sir.

Hajji M.

mufutau55:


That is what my Electrician recommended. One for downstairs and one for upstairs, I guess to separate the load..
It's a big duplex, so I agreed to it. I don't know much about electricity in Naija o.

Hajji M.

My electrician is using 3 DBs for my own duplex . One each for the ground, first and pent floor.

alstacs:

My electrician is using 3 DBs for my own duplex . One each for the ground, first and pent floor.

Good arrangement to distribute the loads.

Hajji M.

mufutau55:


Thank you Sir.

Hajji M.

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Thanks great man.

mank1234:

Boss, I'm actually indebted to you. This thread of yours has been a blessing to many, especially me. I've derived inspiration from here and I'll share my experience in due course to also inspire someone else.

Thanks great man.

Thank you for sharing. We all learn and then pass on the knowledge... the best way to go. Thanks again.

Hajji M.

Good morning all
Can professionals in the house help me out on what the most reasonable fee should be for digging septic tanks of 3mx3m pls?
This is a loose soil around Pedro/Gbagada Lagos

https://www.nairaland.com/do_share?post=62151952&redirect=%2F3916073%2Fcornerstone-contemporary-design%2F6%2362151952&session=7F060847068DDA17332988F7B95CED38C9D2F6201A45E84971BAB516F6B5B8B8

Obeseke:
Good morning all
Can professionals in the house help me out on what the most reasonable fee should be for digging septic tanks of 3mx3m pls?
This is a loose soil around Pedro/Gbagada Lagos

It depends on your pocket... If you are rich, give them 1 million, but if you are a poor landlord dig is by yourself....


I painted my house yesterday. by myself...

Good afternoon all
Can professionals in the house help me out on what the most reasonable fee should be for digging septic tanks of 3mx3m pls?
This is a loose soil around Pedro/Gbagada Lagos

[quote author=Flashmove post=62153865]

It depends on your pocket... If you are rich, give them 1 million, but if you are a poor landlord dig is by yourself....


I painted my house yesterday. by myself...[

urself? lol....

alstacs:


I'm grateful boss. God bless you. Thank you for being there always.

no problem sir
thanks