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Lagos State Tenancy Law (2011) Pt.2

Written by: ESTATE BOOKS | AUG 18 2023 | Views 1,666 | << back

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5.-(1) As from the commencement of this Law, all landlords 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 on which rent was received;
(b) Names and addresses of the landlord and the tenant;
(c) description and location of premises in respect of which the rent is paid;
(d) Amount of rent paid; and
(e) Period to which the payment relates.
     (3) Any landlord who fails to issue a rent payment receipt to his tenant as prescribed under this Section shall be liable on conviction to a fine of One Hundred Thousand Naira (N100, 000. 00)


6.-(1) the tenant's entitlement to quiet and peaceable enjoyment of the Premises includes the right to –
(a) privacy;
(b) Freedom from unreasonable disturbance;
(c) exclusive possession of the premises, subject to the landlord's restricted right of inspection; and
(d) the use of common areas for reasonable and lawful purpose.
    (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 tenant shall be entitled to claim compensation for the effected improvements on quitting the premises.


7. Subject to any provision to the contrary in the tenancy agreement the tenant shall:
    (1) Pay the rents at the times and in the manner stated;
    (2) pay all existing and future rates and charges not payable by 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 daytime after previous written notice, to view the condition of the premises and to effect, repairs in necessary parts of the building;
     (5) Not make any alterations or additions to the premises without the written consent of the landlord;
     (6) Not assign or sublet any part of the premises without the written consent of the landlord; and
     (7) Notify the landlord where structural or substantial damage has occurred to any part of the premises as soon as practicable.


8. Subject to any provision to the contrary in a tenancy agreement, the landlord shall;
(i) Not disturb the tenant's quiet and peaceable enjoyment of the premises.
(ii) Pay all rates and charges as stipulated by law.
(iii) Keep the premises insured against loss or damage.
(iv) Not terminate or restrict the use of a common facility or service for the use of the premises.
(v) Not seize any item or property of the tenant or interfere with the tenant's access to his personal property.
(vi) Effect repairs and maintain the external and common parts of the premises.


9. A tenancy agreement in respect of business premises, shall be deemed 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 may substantially alter or inhibit the flow of the customers, clients or other persons using the tenant's 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 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 repair 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. In any case where the landlord or his agent in addition to rent requires 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 and such tenant shall be entitled to a written account at least every six (6) months from the Landlord of how monies paid were disbursed. 

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