Category Archives: Landlord-tenant

Landlord-tenant

What to Look out for in a Tenancy Agreement

Chinedu recently found a suitable apartment after about 3 months of searching. He called his friend Femi to go with him to check the apartment before he made the payment. As they checked out the apartment, the landlord dropped by to give Chinedu his tenancy agreement so he could sign. Femi on sighting the agreement […]...

Published On -

admin
ContractsLandlord-tenant

6 Essentials of a tenancy agreement

A tenancy agreement is a written document stating the duties and obligations of a landlord and his/her tenant. This document is signed by the tenant and the landlord or his duly appointed agent before and they both become bound by the terms once the agreement is signed. Now let’s discuss the basic features of a […]...

Published On -

admin
Landlord-tenant

Evicting tenants through self-help

A client once complained to me about a belligerent tenant who despite owing arrears of rent had refused to vacate the premises. My Client wanted to let the premises to someone else who was ready to pay and asked how he could get the tenant out in two months. This is rather an unfortunate situation […]...

Published On -

admin