CHESTER48:
Oga, better don't listed to all this people saying u have 6 more months oo. Don't even try it.... You cannot stay in some1 house and not pay. It is never done. You must pay the once you've stayed. If you decide to owe him more than 6 months he may decide to use police. Or use his lawyer. They will give you quit notice. And he may not post it on your door and claimed they gave it to you. And they will invite you to court and you will miss it. And the judge will other the believe to take your goods to the court untill you pay all, or they will sale your property right there in the court. I'm a landlord don't try nonsense ooo

CHESTER48:
Oga, madam. If you xdrag it to court,
it may take months B4 the case is settled. But once it is settled he must pay the difference. Cause he was living in the house. And he didn't pack out or something. As long as he lives he will pay the difference for the months he spent. Simple. Better ask ur lawyer wella

CHESTER48:
Oga, better don't listed to all this people saying u have 6 more months oo. Don't even try it.... You cannot stay in some1 house and not pay. It is never done. You must pay the once you've stayed. If you decide to owe him more than 6 months he may decide to use police. Or use his lawyer. They will give you quit notice. And he may not post it on your door and claimed they gave it to you. And they will invite you to court and you will miss it. And the judge will other the believe to take your goods to the court untill you pay all, or they will sale your property right there in the court. I'm a landlord don't try nonsense ooo

Dicksonpal:
Good morning nairaland
Please, this is not a counter thread to yesterday's....

I stay in a self con, just because I felt like I needed to be a man of own and not stay in my fathers house any longer. So I got this house last year December, all packages was paid for including damages and likes. I was told light was stable, water runs into the house, pump fully working and other amenities.

Fast forward to after I moved in, non of this was working, for a whole year it was a low current, I fetch water from the well, in fact nothing was working. After four months in the house I noticed the land lord was living close by, this got to me cause I never wanted a monitoring sprit as a landlord. The man is so naive and wicked, he creates problem with his tenants so he can them out after a year for refreshed packages. Anytime he wants to try that with me am always calm,so he doesn't have a reason to misbehave.

After 6 months of no light he brought the bill and asked us to pay, I was reluctant cus I felt at least we should pay half the money since there had been no light. The next thing was to cut all light entering each rooms, promising reconnectection after payment. I made the payment cause 6k is not the problem.

With all these observations I called the agent and told him I hope he won't give me too quit notice after a year, the same way he does to others, he told me blatantly that "shey be e se landlord ( u dint offend him na". I was like so quit notice is the reward for annoying the landlord. I was like no shaking, I go show una.

Just a month ago the light was fully repaired, not very high current, but at least TV is working and fan.

My rent is due, i was asked to pay the new rent, wanted to wire the money when the agent called me and told me I was to pay extra 20k for damages, I was like, what the flying Bleep!!!, does one pay damages twice, I told him he should point out what I damaged, he said that's how the landlord wants his own... I felt bad and betrayed, used and dumped. After a whole year of running on generating set. This is a movement driving towards very obvious quit notice. Of which me sef no be butter but I like respecting people.

Dear nairalanders, how do you guys think I can go about it, 20k makes a difference in the economy oo.

Lalasticl.ala, help me ask well meaning Nigerians

sweettease:
Why do you want to continue in fear of the known and unknown? Start looking for a new place, let him take you to court and give you a quit notice then let the court case drag for months before the eventually verdict that will give you extra 6-12 months without rent to move out. The sweetest part is that you are not obligated to pay a penny while the whole process is ongoing. Free housing for you for like a year(give or take). That will teach him to respect his tenants. Your name Dicksonpal is strange sha

oxiide22:
Oga go back and manage in ur father's house. buy a piece of land and build ur own buganlow shikenan!

sweettease:
Why do you want to continue in fear of the known and unknown? Start looking for a new place, let him take you to court and give you a quit notice then let the court case drag for months before the eventually verdict that will give you extra 6-12 months without rent to move out.[b][/b] The sweetest part is that you are not obligated to pay a penny while the whole process is ongoing. Free housing for you for like a year(give or take). That will teach him to respect his tenants. Your name Dicksonpal is strange sha

sweettease:
Why do you want to continue in fear of the known and unknown? Start looking for a new place, let him take you to court and give you a quit notice then let the court case drag for months before the eventually verdict that will give you extra 6-12 months without rent to move out. The sweetest part is that you are not obligated to pay a penny while the whole process is ongoing. Free housing for you for like a year(give or take). That will teach him to respect his tenants. Your name Dicksonpal is strange sha

meezynetwork:
Send me his details to deal with him. But first destroy the damn place b4 parking out. Disconnect all the lamp holders, crack the water closet, destroy the taps and sink. Destroy all the wall sockets and ruin all the wall paint.

Andy2274:
. You are a landlord abi? Is that why someone will be paying damage every year? Is that the right thing to do? The simple truth is that some of you landlord is heartless. Same happening to me now. I just parked to the place so as to be close to my site but I am regretting it now. Before I came the man sounded good and friendly but after I parked in, I realised him and his wife are evil. They said we should not greet or relate with our neighbour who I later discovered is from the same state with me. He refused to show us phcn bill. He tell you how you pay without you seeing the bill which was not the agreement. Phcn brought bill recently and he was not around and they have transferred the phcn staff he work hand-in-hand with, I discovered that the bill is #3000 and this man collects #1850 each from me and my neighbour and he didn't even pay the bill for 3months. Last time him and his wife came to my apartment to fight my neighbour's son
is that right? So many dirty things that they do. Calling my neighbour's son a bastard because he is a landlord abi? For the fact that you are a landlord does not mean you should intimidate your tenants. They work to pay the rent as well. Pay 20k for damage every year for what and you are here saying he should not try what

sweettease:
but there's no threat to throw him out just like that and whatever time he is given to move out after the case is concluded, he doesn't pay that period. And that's why I started with looking for a new place. If he gets a place sooner, better for him.

CHESTER48:
I don't understand your anger.
Am I the one who told him to pay me 20k damage or what. See me oo. Omo carry your frustration somewhere else biko. I'm giving him an advice simple. And for ur info I'm a young man not old. Am not upto 25 sef. Okay. So I don't wicked my niqqa. Oya don't quote me again

Andy2274:
. Shut up your mouth. Who is frustrated and what kind of advice did you gave to him? Because you inherited your late father's house and became premature landlord that is making you talk anyhow. I also inherited a house and I have built my own too. I work and get paid very well. So I am not a broke man. Not all tenants are broke. Like I said earlier, I parked to the place to enable me finish my house to my taste with the latest design I want. If I want to park to my house today I will do without stress. Go and work and build your own house not bragging on inherited property. 25yrs that have never step out of his father's house and does not know what life is.

CHESTER48:
Mumu. Haha.
My father is not dead. U must be pained I inherited property when my dad is still alive. It means he is rich that I even have a property. If u want work from now till 100 years. I will feed u with my father's wealth. I know Ur dad is dead from Ur post. Eyaa. He left small amount of property for you. Hahaha. You are just angry that your parents where not rich and didn't leave meaningful things for. You. Lol. Go check my post and see where I said I have 3 shops. Guess what? Now I have 5.oya kill yourself. All the shops are my dad's and now it's mine. Lol. Did ur dad build a single shop through out his life. Mumu. U started it. Like I said carry ur frustration somewhere. Don't compete with me. U that have packed out what have u achieved. I doubt u live in a 3 room. My dad built 7 rooms self con for me fool. And I'm proud of him.and I'm just 22.not 25.

Andy2274:
. Hmmmmmmmm! 22yrs? Proud of inherited 5 shops? 7 room self contain? I thought I was talking to a reasonable person.

ceasare:



Don't get it twisted their is no where in Lagos state rent laws that says u r entitled to free housing for a year because of quit notice.u r entitled to pay even if u r going to court.most landlords just forgo it so u can leave on time but most people abuse it a lot...be guided pls!

OP if u r not ok with the arrangement just use ur rent out n move on....

Fweezy:
This is a result of several mistakes made at the initial stage for which you are paying the price for it right now.
1. You were too hasty to leave your parents house and your impatience led you tell the agent to get a self con at a cheap price for you as a matter of urgency when your parents never tried to evict you at short notice. The agent in turn took advantage of your desperation and sold you quickly to that fool of a landlord whose crib you rented without thinking twice.
2. You failed to carry out due diligence and swallowed the lies told to u by the agent hook, line and sinker that the house and accessories/services were ok. (This jonsing on your part is allowed since its your first time hehehe!) You should have asked questions from neighbors and people living in the street about the light, the water, the house and even the landlord himself. If the landlord treats other tenants badly or is generally a bad person people who know will gladly tell you and warn you ahead of time.
3. You let your pride get the better part of you by thinking " because I felt like I needed to be a man of own and not stay in my fathers house any longer". Being a man is not all about talk and feeling alone. You felt because you had some good money and could afford to buy and fuel your own gen set that you were prepared for everything coming your way? You have to do some real deep thinking and planning for unforseen circumstances such as the one you are facing just now. Did you consult with anybody having similar experience before seeking to rent your own place? Have you thought about getting a lawyer and being able to pay legal fees in the event that this becomes a legal battle you must see through till the end?
This is only just the beginning. You are young and still have much to learn so let me tell you how dis is going to end. You are gonna pack out by yourself after 3 years of frustration , insults and harassment. 20k is just the beginning of your problems. You have been scammed jointly by the agent and landlord and will not be getting your money back after paying for damages you were never responsible for. That's just about it bro.

LaaJiblik:
Did you sign any agreement/contract while you were moving in?

Lomprico2:

Op is not ripe to stay on his own, he should move back in with his parent.
This his story just dey vex me.