The new session sends thousands of students hunting for rooms in Lagos. Where to look by budget, how to spot a fake listing before you pay, what a proper tenancy agreement must contain, and which fees the Lagos Tenancy Law actually caps.
Tenants
Service charge is the second rent almost nobody negotiates. It is often demanded a year in advance, rarely accounted for, and it can add a substantial amount to the real cost of a Lagos apartment. Here is how it should work — and what to do when it doesn’t.
Lagos rents are up 12-18% year-on-year and parts of Abuja are reporting jumps of 40-60%. Most tenants either accept the new figure or move on instinct. Both are expensive. Here is a five-step negotiation playbook, and the arithmetic that tells you when moving actually beats renewing.
Nigeria's 2026 Tax Act lets tenants deduct up to ₦500,000 a year from their taxable income. Here's who qualifies and exactly how to claim the relief.
With rents climbing and tenants often forced to pay one to two years upfront, calls for rent regulation are growing in Lagos and Abuja. Why rents keep rising, the arguments for and against rent control, and what it could mean for you.
Rent arrears, a tenant who won't leave, an eviction gone wrong: tenancy disputes are common in Nigeria. Here's how proper notice, rent recovery and lawful eviction work — with a clear look at the Lagos Tenancy Law and the rights of both sides.
Lekki, Ikeja, Yaba: rents vary widely across Lagos, and upfront costs are steep. A guide to budgeting by area, understanding entry fees and renting safely as a tenant.
Owning investment property in Nigeria is only the beginning. Managing it — collecting rent, screening tenants, maintaining the property, handling disputes and deciding whether to self-manage or use an agency — determines whether your investment delivers the returns you expect. This guide covers everything you need to know as a Nigerian landlord.