₦airaland Forum

Kimo21:
They are just wicked hiding under Tinubu economy to increase rent…how many people earn to much to pay such amount annually? It’s part of the innate wickedness of Nigerians.

tivta:
Nigerian law stipulates that rent must not be increased by over 50percent in a year.
The tenants have a right to sue.

santaclaws:
That's not an increase, it's a quite notice in disguise. An increase in rent wouldn't be more than 50% addition, which would still be negotiated but this one is chasing all of you out stylishly.

My advice is for you guys to use your free 6 months as permitted by law and move out of the house.

Smokeybrain:
Good day nairalanders. My landlord increased our rent from 1 million two bedroom flat to 3 million. What can we do as tenants? . Some suggested we take him to court.

Make Una chuk mouth abeg

Smokeybrain:
Good day nairalanders. My landlord increased our rent from 1 million two bedroom flat to 3 million. What can we do as tenants? . Some suggested we take him to court.

Make Una chuk mouth abeg

Smokeybrain:
Quick Quit notice in disguise

santaclaws:
That's not an increase, it's a quite notice in disguise. An increase in rent wouldn't be more than 50% addition, which would still be negotiated but this one is chasing all of you out stylishly.

[s]My advice is for you guys to use your free 6 months as permitted by law and move out of the house.[/s]

Smokeybrain:
Good day nairalanders. My landlord increased our rent from 1 million two bedroom flat to 3 million. What can we do as tenants? . Some suggested we take him to court.

Make Una chuk mouth abeg

CaptainFM1:
This is a misconception. There's no such law. There's no even 1day rent free.

dawnomike:
If you're in Lagos state, the court is your best bet!

zoedew:
You will stay pay rent!

IyaTola:
I understand your frustration!

Firstly, a 200% rent increase is quite steep. Here are some steps you can take:

Negotiation
1. Review your lease agreement: Check if there's a clause that stipulates how rent increases should be handled.
2. Talk to your landlord: Schedule a meeting to discuss the rent increase. Be calm and respectful.
3. Propose a compromise: Suggest a more reasonable rent increase, citing market rates or your financial constraints.

Seeking Assistance
1. Tenant associations or unions: Reach out to local tenant organizations for guidance and support.
2. Housing counseling agencies: Non-profit organizations that provide free or low-cost housing counseling.
3. Local government agencies: Contact your local housing authority or consumer protection agency.

Legal Action
1. Consult a lawyer: If negotiations fail, consult with a lawyer specializing in tenant-landlord law.
2. File a complaint: If your landlord has violated the lease agreement or local laws, file a complaint with the relevant authorities.
3. Court action: As a last resort, take your landlord to court. Be prepared to provide evidence and witnesses.

Other Options
1. Look for a new place: If the rent increase is unsustainable, start searching for a new apartment.
2. Consider a rent subsidy: If you're eligible, explore government programs or non-profit organizations that offer rent subsidies
Remember to document all communication with your landlord, including dates, times, and details of conversations.

Take a deep breath, and may the odds be ever in your favor!

SamuraiXXX:
So if landlord give you quit notice make you comot for him house instead make you go begin find another house you go begin spend money on lawyer wey go carry your landlord go court?

If na me be your landlord make you just know say you don jam block be that!

Smokeybrain:
Good day nairalanders. My landlord increased our rent from 1 million two bedroom flat to 3 million. What can we do as tenants? . Some suggested we take him to court.

Make Una chuk mouth abeg

Tohsynetita1:
Just painting, bore hole and tiling

santaclaws:
Ok, but there's a law that supports landlords tripling their rent overnight?

No matter how the case ends up, the landlord isn't winning. You don't do that to your tenants.

Smokeybrain:
Good day nairalanders. My landlord increased our rent from 1 million two bedroom flat to 3 million. What can we do as tenants? . Some suggested we take him to court.

Make Una chuk mouth abeg

Smokeybrain:
Good day nairalanders. My landlord increased our rent from 1 million two bedroom flat to 3 million. What can we do as tenants? . Some suggested we take him to court.

Make Una chuk mouth abeg

tobby20:
Your life don hang
Xcept u b bot
Any small thing AI

Tohsynetita1:
Lol, ours increased it from 70k to 450k after bore hole and painting, with tiles. This no be Lagos o but Ogbomoso.

Tohsynetita1:
Lol, ours increased it from 70k to 450k after bore hole and painting, with tiles. This no be Lagos o but Ogbomoso.

Smokeybrain:
Good day nairalanders. My landlord increased our rent from 1 million two bedroom flat to 3 million. What can we do as tenants? . Some suggested we take him to court.

Make Una chuk mouth abeg

Kobicove:
How can the government increase the price of 1 litre of petrol from N187 to N1,055 within 12 months (an increase of 464%) then tell landlords that they cannot increase rent by more than 50%?!