Gov Fashola Bans Two Years Rent In Lagos, Landlord Will Be Jailed
Governor Fashola is really trying his best to make life in Lagos easy for its inhabitants, from rights of children and now to tenancy, all for the purpose of putting a smile on the faces of Lagosians. Now, you do not need to try and break a bank all for the purpose of been able to pay a landlord for three years apartment rent. The law has been sealed and any Landlord or tenant caught breaking the law will be made to face the music. "This is contained in the new tenancy bill that was passed into law by the State House of Assembly today. The law, which is expected to receive the assent of Governor Babatunde Fashola any moment from now, also stipulates that it is unlawful and criminal for a landlord or his agent to demand or receive from a sitting tenant, rent in excess of six months in respect of any premises without prejudice to the nature of tenancy. This means that those who are already tenants are not expected to pay more than six months in advance to their landlord. Hithert...