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Happy New Year in Prison

I hope Gumi is reading this

blamingthedevil:
Who's is this one . Haba Dr Situation Analysis

no mind him cuz chopper no dey get accident

The government should also publish the list of the beneficiary of the 4.5b

Is it that you didn't inspect the house before payment

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duduade:
Religion will forever be one of our problems in Nigeria

not religion but ignorance

How on earth is that a Penalty

The next Governor of Ondo state

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sweetTai:
This is bad! I hate the northern Nigeria but for trump to think he has the power to attack a sovereign nation? The biggest black nation in the world? This is bad! And if Tinubu doesn’t act and send USA ambassador out Nigeria, he’s a complete idiot!

just like saying it's bad if the police comes into your compound to kill criminals without your permission.

orisa37:
THAT MAN DIDN'T KNOW J E S U S, SO HE DIED USELESSLY!!!

I know your trick, you want your likes to be attacking the name of Jesus
.. You Failed

If they didn't pass for Oshimen, he will be complaining

Joezik:
Misleading and interpreting rubbish.

A landlord can give the tenant a notice to quit, if the tenant refuses that where the court comes in...

Infact I will be happy to go to court, because I will demand the tenant pays utilities he or she is owning and the rent sustained within they period of notice. Tenants think the law go favour them...

The law will always favor a honest Landlord.

adisabarber:
If the tenant does not pay his bills, water or light will be cut off

yes na, if there's no payment to recharge the meter for light and to pump water, does the court expect me to use my money to sustain the tenant, if I wann enter BRT bus and there's no money in my card, will they allow me

joinnow:
Lagos State Tenancy and Recovery of Premises Bill 2025

1. Landlords Can No Longer Evict Tenants by Force

What changed:
Landlords must now get a court order before evicting a tenant.

Simple meaning:
A landlord cannot:

Lock you out

Break your door

Remove the roof

Send thugs

Force you out suddenly


If they do, it is now a crime.


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2. Harassment of Tenants Is Now a Criminal Offence

What changed:
Harassing a tenant is now punishable by law.

Simple meaning:
A landlord must not disturb your peace by:

Cutting water

Cutting electricity

Threatening you

Removing parts of the house

Constantly disturbing or insulting you


Punishment:

At least ₦1,000,000 fine, OR

Up to 6 months in jail, OR

Both



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3. Illegal Evictions Are Fully Criminalised

What changed:
Evicting a tenant without court approval is illegal.

Simple meaning:
Even if rent is owed, the landlord must go to court first.
They cannot “help themselves.”


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4. Tenants Can Challenge Unfair Rent Increases

What changed:
Tenants can go to court if rent increase is too high.

Simple meaning:
If a landlord increases rent by 50%–200% suddenly, you can say:

> “This is not fair.”


The court will check:

Rent in nearby houses

What both sides say

Condition of the building


The court can reduce the rent increase.


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5. Landlords Cannot Evict Tenants While Rent Case Is Ongoing

What changed (VERY IMPORTANT):
Once a tenant files a rent complaint in court, eviction must stop.

Simple meaning:
If you are already in court saying:

> “This rent increase is unfair”



The landlord must wait until the court finishes the case.
They cannot evict you meanwhile.

This protects tenants from pressure and bullying.


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6. Faster Court Process for Tenancy Issues

What changed:
Tenancy cases must move quickly.

Simple meaning:

Court hearings must start within 14 days

Courts can sit:

On weekends

On public holidays

Online (virtual court)


Mediation cannot last more than 30 days


This stops landlords or tenants from delaying cases forever.


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7. Service Charges and Security Deposits Must Be Transparent

What changed:
Landlords must explain how money is used.

Simple meaning:

Every 6 months, landlord must show:

How service charge money was spent


Security deposit must be returned when tenant leaves

Money can only be deducted for real damage, with proof


No more “we won’t refund your deposit” without reason.


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8. Tenants’ Right to Privacy Is Protected

What changed:
Tenants’ privacy is now clearly protected by law.

Simple meaning:
A landlord cannot:

Enter your house anytime they like

Spy on you

Disturb your family

Block you from using common areas


You have the right to:

Peace

Privacy

Normal use of the house



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9. Tenants Can Be Paid Back for Approved Improvements

What changed:
Tenants can get compensation for approved upgrades.

Simple meaning:
If you improved the house with permission (e.g., tiles, painting, fittings),
you can be compensated.


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10. Overall Balance Between Landlords and Tenants

What changed:
The law now balances power.

Simple meaning:

Landlords still get rent

Tenants get dignity, protection, and fairness

Disputes go to court, not violence



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In One Sentence

This new bill stops landlord bullying, protects tenants from sudden eviction and unfair rent hikes, makes disputes faster to resolve, and turns harassment into a serious crime.

No 6 is the best for a a honest Landlord and the other one, I won't allow you to improve or change my physical building structure and if you go ahead to change it, I will take you to court.

Tenants can't also boast that he or she will spend years in an apartment without paying cuz Judgment is within 30 days now.... Tenants can't delay court processing again.

pak:
Sincere question here - do you think modern engines still need the warm up?
I thought that was an issue with older cars

oh, I'm already used to it, I don't know the technique is meant for older cars

The first start of the day, always allows the RMP to drop to 1 or a bit lower than 1..... that's allow the car to warm up before driving.

Ha, werey have only 12 friends on Facebook

Post on his Facebook page and if possible contact all his friends on Facebook especially family members.

SultanOfPuna:
wolves is not a small team

with just 2 points from possible 45 points

They will postpone the date

BJ

Olabest911:
He is a gonner.

He participated in PDP primary done in December and backdated his membership with Accord .

He miscalculated!

This is the most reasonable reason for his disqualification.

Most coups are now bloodless, they rarely killed the ousted President.

Go establish your own church

Their citizens are used to it, you stopped the reckless spending, you stand a chance of losing the next election, they're less bothered about Development.

But this guy performed well in his first term.

Where else if e no be Lagos state

I'm looking forward to your Christmas day pictures with your family....I loved that so much

They're quick to attack other demoninations.

They exempt Kaduna state from their condolence

Werey invited the military after losing the Election.

With the little knowledge about Ogun state Politics.... It's Yayi o