Lawful Tenancy Solutions
Landlord and Tenant Dispute Lawyers in Nigeria
Practical legal assistance for rent arrears, notices, possession, caution fees, tenancy agreements, repairs, service charges and residential or commercial tenancy disputes.
Who We Support
Legal support structured around your circumstances
Landlords seeking lawful possession or rent recovery
Tenants facing improper eviction or deposit disputes
Property managers and estate associations
Commercial landlords, occupiers and diaspora property owners
Scope of Assistance
What the firm can help you address
The precise engagement is confirmed after conflict checks and an initial review of your facts and documents.
Risks to Address Early
Avoid preventable legal exposure
- Self-help eviction, lockout or utility disconnection
- Using an incorrect notice or service procedure
- Poor rent, payment, inspection or repair records
- Delay that increases arrears, damage or procedural exposure
Useful Documents
Prepare for an efficient review
- Tenancy or lease agreement
- Payment receipts, bank statements and rent schedule
- Notices, letters, messages and inspection records
- Photographs, inventories, repair evidence and estate correspondence
Engagement Process
A clear path from enquiry to action
Review the tenancy, notices, payments and dispute chronology
Identify the applicable legal and procedural pathway
Issue or respond to correspondence and explore settlement
Commence or defend proceedings where necessary
Professional Leadership
Led by Charles Chukwuma Nkwoka, Esq.
Managing Partner · LL.B · B.L · LL.M · CMC · FIMC · AICMC · ACIArb · KSM · Notary Public
Charles Chukwuma Nkwoka, Esq. is the Managing Partner of Chaman Law Firm and a Nigerian legal practitioner known for property law, commercial advisory, dispute resolution and practical counsel for local and diaspora clients.
Frequently Asked Questions
Important points before you proceed
Can a landlord remove a tenant without a court order?+
Self-help eviction carries serious legal risk. The proper notices and recovery process depend on the tenancy facts, location and applicable law.
Can a tenant recover an unpaid caution fee?+
The answer depends on the tenancy terms, condition of the property, documented deductions and available payment and handover evidence.
Can tenancy disputes be settled without litigation?+
Yes. Negotiation or a documented settlement can be appropriate, but urgent protective or possession proceedings may still be necessary in some cases.
Ready to discuss your matter?
Send a confidential enquiry, call the office or use WhatsApp. The firm will review the request and confirm the appropriate consultation or engagement pathway.
This page provides general information and does not constitute legal advice or guarantee an outcome. Advice and representation depend on conflict checks, document review, applicable law and a written engagement.