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Hello everyone
I recently completed NYSC and I am looking to move out of my parents house. I am looking to rent an accommodation, are there anything I need to know or ask the landlord before proceeding to make payments?

I don't want to make mistake.

I will be reading the comments. Thank you

You are through with NYSC and you never rent apartment on your own b4?......ehn

*Oga collect your receipt o.
*Collect key as you dey pay, no go come
*Before you pay, take style ask people around how they house be
*Come back at night time to see how your new area go be
*Raining season is the best time to rent o
*If your mind no settle as you dey do inspection, biko listen to your mind
*No dey too friendly or too hard with your neighbors, maintain arms length friendliness o
*****the list is still long but let me end it with no go do pass yourself o.

May God and His host of angels guide you as you lunch into true adulthood

thuxzwda1:
You are through with NYSC and you never rent apartment on your own b4?......ehn

Only School lodges and you can't use that as a yardstick.

sisisioge:
*Oga collect your receipt o.
*Collect key as you dey pay, no go come
*Before you pay, take style ask people around how they house be
*Come back at night time to see how your new area go be
*Raining season is the best time to rent o
*If your mind no settle as you dey do inspection, biko listen to your mind
*No dey too friendly or too hard with your neighbors, maintain arms length friendliness o
*****the list is still long but let me end it with no go do pass yourself o.

May God and His host of angels guide you as you lunch into true adulthood

Thanks a lot
But I don't understand this part *Raining season is the best time to rent o

Maclink288:
Only School lodges and you can't use that as a yardstick.

Was asking a question.....

Maclink288:
Thanks a lot
But I don't understand this part *Raining season is the best time to rent o

And no stay with your landlord as a first timer it can turn out to be frustrating

Make sure there is water in the house

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Make sure there’s network in the apartment

Make sure none of your neighbors is a kidnapper.

Check for water and prepaid meter.. usually a place without water will cost lesser than one with water, but try to get the one with water (very important).
Also make your findings to be sure the area or house isn't marked for demolition.
Finally, when you get that place to call yours, pray when packing your things in.
#cheers as you transition to a new phase of life

For House Hunting

1. Choose a location/neighborhood. (depending on your purse)

2. Search through local agents

3. Visit properties in person

4. Check water, sinks, toilets, and showers (very important)

5. Look for signs of pests (cockroaches, rats, bedbugs etc) or leaks on the roof.

Michelle55:
Avoid any house that the landlord or landlady happens to live in the premises or two house away(no gree oh, no let any agents sweet talk you into agreeing), it won't be a funny experience if you encounter the worse sets of landlord or lady.
Goodluck!

This is very important except you want to start house hunting in a year or 2

Maclink288:
Thanks a lot
But I don't understand this part *Raining season is the best time to rent o

Haaaa....so you can see if you and fish go dey swim inside your apartment.

Or you would need to be collecting rain water from leaking roofs

Or you would need to swim out of your area anytime it rains

Or your puppy will get carried in the area cutter during the rain


The list is endless

sisisioge:
Haaaa....so you can see if you and fish go dey swim inside your apartment.

Or you would need to be collecting rain water from leaking roofs

Or you would need to swim out of your area anytime it rains

Or your puppy will get carried in the area cutter during the rain


The list is endless

Lol

Things has been brutal.
Searching for an apartment is not only difficult to get, it is also super expensive!
PortHarcourt is not for the weak

Maclink288:
Things has been brutal.
Searching for an apartment is not only difficult to get, it is also super expensive!
PortHarcourt is not for the weak

Lol , sorry o, e go better.

House hunting in any of these major cities is not for the weak, Abuja, Lagos & PH. My own journey ended about 2 months ago and I love my new place to pieces.

I will encourage you to talk to God about this and everything else in your life. God says to be anxious for nothing and to pray about everything, but we often take that for granted, and we try to work things out on our own and in our worldy wisdom but godly wisdom trumps ours, any time, any day.

Apart from prayers know that there are miracles in your mouth. With the power of life in your tongue and mouth, you can decree and call forth the good things you desire not bad ones.

I learnt this powerful truth from Kenneth Hagin, Kevin Zadai & Terri Savelle Foy. The bible tells us about it but when you have real life examples of people telling you how this worked for them you are gingered to try it.

Prior to my house hunt and during the search, this were my words and decree, I have and I live in a brand new, lovely apartment, that is a warm, cozy and safe haven, for me, my family and friends. My accommodation is tastefully and beautifully furnished, it comes with a well fitted kitchen, it is located in a safe and secure environment.........and more.

Guess what? I got everything my heart desired and my tongue called into being. My apartment is newly built and I'm the first one living there just as I wanted, the kitchen is well fitted, my landlord put in a gas cooker and piped the gas line with a hose all I needed was my gas cylinder. My apartment is in a safe/secure environment, power and water is good. I am so pumped about this shelter that I catch myself smiling and thanking God for every little thing about it.

I didn't get here in one week or just by praying, decreeing and declaring what I wanted. There was still work to be done on my part and I did it, but I'm convinced the Lord 1000% came through for me and this won't be the first time when it comes to my shelter.

In the past I asked him for a good and godly landlord, I said please give me a godly landlord a person who is influenced by you. He came through and gave me a really good landlord.

Don't try to run this thing on your own ask Him for help and give sincere thanks when He comes through and even before He does, give thanks for other things that give you joy or light up your heart on a day to day basis. Do your due diligence too while searching to avoid being scammed and other stories that hurt.

I'm sending you good wishes.

Make sure your landlord is not staying in the compound...e get why!

Klass99:
Lol , sorry o, e go better.

House hunting in any of these major cities is not for the weak, Abuja, Lagos & PH. My own journey ended about 2 months ago and I love my new place to pieces.

I will encourage you to talk God about this and everything else in your life. You know God says ti be anxious for nothing and pray about everything, but we often take that for granted, and we try to work things out on our own and in our worldy wisdom but godly wisdom trumps ours, any time, any day.

Apart from prayers know that there are miracles in your mouth. With the power of life in your tongue and mouth, you can decree and call forth the good things you desire not bad ones.

I learnt this powerful truth from Kenneth Hagin, Kevin Zadai & Terri Savelle Foy. The bible tells us about it but when you have real life examples of people telling you how this worked for them you are gingered to try it.

Prior to my house hunt and during the search, this were my words and decree, I have and I live in a brand new, lovely apartment, that is a warm, cozy and safe haven, for me, my family and friends. My accommodation is tastefully and beautifully furnished, it comes with a well fitted kitchen, it is located in a safe and secure environment.........and more.

Guess what? I got everything my heart desired and my tongue called into being. My apartment is newly built and I'm the first one living there just as I wanted, the kitchen is well fitted, my landlord put in a gas cooker and piped the gas line with a hose all I needed was my gas cylinder. My apartment is in a safe/secure environment, power and water is good. I am so pumped about this shelter that I catch myself smiling and thanking God for every little thing about it.

I didn't get here in one week or just by praying, decreeing and declaring what I wanted. There was still work to be done on my part and I did it, but I'm convinced the Lord 1000% came through for me and this won't be the first time when it comes to my shelter.

In the past I asked him for a good and godly landlord, I said please give me a godly landlord a person who is influenced by you. He came through and gave me a really good landlord.

Don't try to run this thing on your own ask Him for help and give sincere thanks when He comes through and even before He does, give thanks for other things that give you joy or light up your heart on a day to day basis. Do your due diligence too while searching to avoid being scammed and other stories that hurt.

I'm sending you good wishes.

Thank you so much for the kind words.
I truly appreciate this
Indeed, there are good people in Nairaland.

Avoid Houses where the Landlord lives in the compound...E get why. But Living alone as a young man in a well fenced compound without Neighbors is just the best l swear, just like this my current new found apartment. But it's extremely rare to find. Girls in the area will start begging you for a visit from the very first week

Congrats bro! Renting your first apartment can be very tricky, especially with how many fake agents and hidden charges are out there now.

Here are a few tips from my experience:
✅ Always verify the agent or landlord before paying,
✅ Go for verified listings (or use platforms that vet landlords before showing you houses).
✅ Try to make payments through a secure channel that can protect both sides.

I actually built a platform called MyAgent Africa (https://myagent.africa) that helps with exactly this, verified rentals, safe escrow payments, and direct chat between tenants and landlords. You can check it out if you want to rent safely without stress.

Wish you the best on your first apartment hunt! 👍

Maclink288:
Hello everyone
I recently completed NYSC and I am looking to move out of my parents house. I am looking to rent an accommodation, are there anything I need to know or ask the landlord before proceeding to make payments?

I don't want to make mistake.

I will be reading the comments. Thank you

You are not even talking about things that matters the most

Are you financially prepared to leave on your own

Are you prepared to handle women who will see you as a man who lives anyone and needs a woman to be your companion

Are you capable of paying bills and other hidden expenses

Are you sure of the above questions to give me a positive Answers