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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 avoid rental scams in Nigeria
Fake landlords, ghost agents, and inspection-fee scams are common in Nigerian house hunting. Here are the warning signs and a simple checklist to rent safely.
Read guide6 min readRentingHow much is rent in Lagos? A 2026 area guide
What it costs to rent across Lagos in 2026, from Lekki and Victoria Island to Yaba, Surulere and Ikeja, plus the move-in costs beyond rent.
Read guide6 min readPaymentsAgent and agency fees in Nigeria, explained
Agent fee, agency fee, legal fee, agreement fee, what each one means in a Nigerian rental, how much is typical, and what the law says.
Read guide5 min readRentingDocuments you need to rent an apartment in Nigeria
A simple checklist of what landlords and agents ask for before you rent in Nigeria: ID, proof of income, a guarantor, references, and the tenancy agreement.
Read guide5 min readLeasesHow 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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