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Renting in Nigeria,
explained simply.
Plain-English guides on tenancy agreements, fees, collecting rent, eviction, and everything else that comes with renting property in Nigeria.
How to write a tenancy agreement in Nigeria
A clear, practical guide to writing a valid tenancy agreement in Nigeria: the clauses every agreement needs, common mistakes, and how to issue and store it properly.
Read guide7 min readPaymentsHow to collect rent online in Nigeria
Stop chasing rent on WhatsApp. Here is how Nigerian landlords can collect rent online with Paystack, automate invoices and receipts, and get paid straight to their bank.
Read guide6 min readLegalHow to legally evict a tenant in Nigeria
A landlord's guide to the legal eviction process in Nigeria: the notice to quit, notice periods, the seven-day notice, and the mistakes that get cases thrown out.
Read guide7 min readPaymentsCaution fee vs security deposit in Nigeria
Caution fee and security deposit are not the same thing. Here is what each one means in Nigerian rentals, how much is normal, and when a tenant gets the money back.
Read guide5 min readLeasesRent increase rules in Nigeria
Can a landlord increase rent every year in Nigeria? How much notice is needed, what counts as unreasonable, and how landlords and tenants can handle rent reviews fairly.
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