mrking3:
If receipt is readily available! Why can't one pay by hand?

MosakuAW:
A word is enough for the wise.

So called landlords(ladies) are dubious, greedy and crazy people. Imagine me paying for 2yrs rent plus commission and damages adding up to N900,000 and after my rent expired, my landlady increases my rent to 500k from 350k just because a new 2 storey building was built beside my house and the landlord of the house requested for N500k per annum.

I refused to pay the 500k and asked her to give me quick notice of 6months or let me make the payment of 350K x2 of another 2yrs or i use 6-9months free in the apartment before parking out.

Today, the rest is history. You have to be strong and dont do gentle man things with all this landlords and agents.

NifemiOlu:
I've been intending to post stuff on house renting in Lagos but it has always skipped my mind until I saw the story of a guy swindled by his landlord.


One the highest scams in Lagos state is run in real estate. When it comes house renting, estate agents and some ‘landlords’ are notorious for renting out uncompleted buildings, houses not up for rent/sale, double renting etc. The following ways should help in reducing the chances of falling victim especially if you’re planning to come to Lagos.
The agent: Pay attention to the attitude of the agent. Be careful of agents that are in a rush. They tell you to pay on ASAP, they tell you to pay for an uncompleted building that your money will be used to finish the house…Agents with real stuff are always calm. When inspecting a property, make sure the agent has the keys to the building. Never pay for a house you inspected from the window. Whenever you’re about to make payment, never pay by hand—do a bank transfer. In this present day of BVN, you’re a bit protected. While filling the transfer details, write something like “House Rent” where necessary.
Also ask to meet the landlord before you make payment. Your instincts should tell you the rest.
Do a background search: When I wanted to get an apartment, I searched online and got an agent’s number. I ran his number on True Caller and it revealed his name to be “James agent Lekki”. I was 10% assured he was an agent so I called him and he took me to a property. After inspecting the property, I came back there on my own to ask other occupants in the compound what’s up. I asked for the landlord’s number too. The rest is history 101.
The payment: As I said earlier, do not pay by hand. This is 2016. If the agent is available, both of you should go to the bank with the keys to the apartment in his hands. As soon as the landlord confirms the transfer, both of you should head to the property.
Most importantly, trust your instincts because there are many dynamics to house renting in Lagos state. Stay safe.

Source: http://nifemiolu..com.ng/2016/01/lagos-house-rent-how-to-reduce-chances.html

mrking3:
If receipt is readily available! Why can't one pay by hand?

MosakuAW:
A word is enough for the wise.

So called landlords(ladies) are dubious, greedy and crazy people. Imagine me paying for 2yrs rent plus commission and damages adding up to N900,000 and after my rent expired, my landlady increases my rent to 500k from 350k just because a new 2 storey building was built beside my house and the landlord of the house requested for N500k per annum.

I refused to pay the 500k and asked her to give me quit notice of 6months or let me make the payment of 350K x2 of another 2yrs or i use 6-9months free in the apartment before parking out.

Today, the rest is history. You have to be strong and dont do gentle man things with all this landlords and agents.

NifemiOlu:

Even if the receipt is available, they can deny they issued it but a bank transfer will show details of transfer which is valid in any court of law in case of eventualities.

haywire07:
I wish to be scammed

NifemiOlu:
I've been intending to post stuff on house renting in Lagos but it has always skipped my mind until I saw the story of a guy swindled by his landlord.


... I was 10% assured he was an agent so I called him and he took me to a property. After inspecting the property, I came back there on my own to ask other occupants in the compound what’s up. I asked for the landlord’s number too. The rest is history 101...
Source: http://nifemiolu..com.ng/2016/01/lagos-house-rent-how-to-reduce-chances.html

HateU2:
How much do u have

greggng:



My landlord died and the first son took over. Twice I ve paid him yearly rent without him issueing a receipt. The only evidence I ve is the teller used in the cash deposit I made to his account. The second one I transfered directly frm my bank to his bank . I ve also photocopied the bank tellers. However I didn't state the purpose of transaction as house rent. No one is troubling me but am only afraid they might deny it in the nearest future . Pls advice cos the son is adamant of issuing receipt

NifemiOlu:

Even if the receipt is available, they can deny they issued it but a bank transfer will show details of transfer which is valid in any court of law in case of eventualities.