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Tenancy Law of Lagos State 2011
Monthly Tenancy Under The Tenancy Law of Lagos State, 2011 The Tenancy Law of Lagos State, 2011, formerly known as Rent Control and Recovery of Residential Premises Law Vol.7 Laws of Lagos State 2003, is the law that g
Quick answer: Tenancy Law of Lagos State 2011 is a public legal-education guide. The correct legal step may depend on the facts, documents, location, timing, and current law, so readers should seek tailored legal advice before acting.
This article is provided for general legal education only and is not a substitute for advice on a specific matter.
Monthly Tenancy Under The Tenancy Law of Lagos State, 2011
- Residential premises owned or operated by educational institutions;
- Residential premises provided for emergency shelters;
- Residential premises in a care centre, hospital, whether public or private, or mental health facility; and
- Premises made available in the course of providing rehabilitative or therapeutic treatment.
NATURE OF A MONTHLY TENANCY
RIGHTS OF A TENANT
- RIGHT TO QUIET AND PEACEABLE ENJOYMENT OF THE PREMISES
- RIGHT TO DEMAND FOR COMPENSATION
- RIGHT TO RENT PAYMENT RECEIPT
- RIGHT TO CHALLENGE ARBITRAL INCREASE IN RENT
OBLIGATIONS OF A TENANT
- PAYMENT OF RENT
- PAY RATES AND CHARGES
- KEEP THE PREMISES IN GOOD AND TENANTABLE REPAIR
- PERMIT RIGHT OF ENTRY TO LANDLORD AND AGENTS
- NOT TO MAKE ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS
- NOT ASSIGN OR SUBLET
DETERMINATION OF A MONTHLY TENANCY
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