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Re: Increment Of Rent All Of A Sudden by Omalicious1: 5:05pm On Apr 29

Smartguyboy:
I got a message today from the management in charge of the apartment I am living they increased the rent from #1,250,000 to #2,000,000 and my rent will expire this September . Please lawyers in the house what can I do ?

Some will even tell you that if you can't pay that you should leave, that a yahoo boy will be very fast in paying the new amount.

Re: Increment Of Rent All Of A Sudden by gabbytabby: 5:23pm On Apr 29

The law requires 3 months notice of increase and increase can only be deemed arbitrary if more than 50%. The agreement specifies the regularity of increase.

erniok:
For an annual tenant, you do not increase arbitrarily and you must give 6 months notice. This is the position of the law.

When thentenant decides to enforce his legal r8ghts, people like you will complain he's suing his landlord.

Re: Increment Of Rent All Of A Sudden by gabbytabby: 5:36pm On Apr 29

Just up to 2022, the relet cost of repairs used to be about 30k and now it’s in the region of 200k.

Kobicove:
If you need to buy building materials to maintain the building are you going to buy it at the old rate when you built the house 10 years ago or are you going to buy it at current market price?

Re: Increment Of Rent All Of A Sudden by SeizeTheMemes: 5:52pm On Apr 29

Babalegba:
Lol, what has a house being already built got to do with it. Rents are determined by amenities, location and the prevalent prices in the locality. A lawyer will only mug you in such cases.
I've just increased the rents in the houses my father left for me, not because I wanted to but commodities prices in Nigeria are just too high and not increasing the price does not make economic sense. A carpenter charged 15k for two hours work
I'm not defending greedy landlords but Nigerian economy is what it is.

The other guy was saying building materials like they change the price of a house already built.

The issue is that the increase was given too late. It's Apr now by sept it would be 5 months not 6. Op has power to take it to court if the landlord doesn't want to negotiate.

Re: Increment Of Rent All Of A Sudden by obonujoker(m): 6:05pm On Apr 29

erniok:
High cost of building materials my foot. Even houses built 10 years ago also use this lame excuse.

So Landlord no go chop?? No go pay school fees?? No go maintain Car and other amenities?? No go pay government increased tax rates, etc?

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Re: Increment Of Rent All Of A Sudden by infocentre: 6:16pm On Apr 29

Obinnau:
All of us were here when people were making comments and campaigning that building to rent is a waste of money and time. People advocated for saving money in their bank accounts and mutual funds and High yield accounts.

well.. economics faces us all. limited investment in housing will push prices up, high cost of building materials will increase prices.

we need a mindset shift

You're very wise Sir. I really love people that analyze issue critically, with great insight

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Re: Increment Of Rent All Of A Sudden by InvertedHammer: 6:20pm On Apr 29

ajalawole:
oga na lie. Where my office is was build in 1976, the owner has dead, his son was in charge. How can you explain rent increments of 150k within a year.

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He is trying to match inflation. Afterall he will still go to the market to buy other things. Or are you asking why a car sold for N1.5m in 2000 in now worth N5m?

One way or the other, bad governance affects everyone.

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Re: Increment Of Rent All Of A Sudden by erniok(m): 6:24pm On Apr 29

gabbytabby:
The law requires 3 months notice of increase and increase can only be deemed arbitrary if more than 50%. The agreement specifies the regularity of increase.

Disagree sir for those in Lagos state.

Re: Increment Of Rent All Of A Sudden by erniok(m): 6:28pm On Apr 29

obonujoker:
So Landlord no go chop?? No go pay school fees?? No go maintain Car and other amenities?? No go pay government increased tax rates, etc?

I stayed in a house that over 8 years, no rent increase abi that one no be landlord?
My current place, 4 years now no increase. Must they increase every year so they can maintain car abi you be one of those greedy landlords?

Re: Increment Of Rent All Of A Sudden by RolexOfGeneva(m): 7:42pm On Apr 29

Smartguyboy:
I got a message today from the management in charge of the apartment I am living they increased the rent from #1,250,000 to #2,000,000 and my rent will expire this September . Please lawyers in the house what can I do ?

I assume you are a yearly tenant. For yearly rent matters, the general practice is about 6 months’ notice before any major change like rent increase or new terms.
Since your rent expires in September and this notice just came today, the timing is clearly short.
So you are not automatically bound to accept the ₦2M for September based on this notice.
What you should do now is simple: reply formally that you’ve noted the new rent but the notice period is too short by law, and you’ll need proper time to consider it or discuss adjustment. Then open negotiation and bid for a lower rent if you still want to continue there.
Don’t just reject it casually or ignore them—handle it calmly and in writing so it doesn’t look like you’re being difficult.
I wish you good luck

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Re: Increment Of Rent All Of A Sudden by Neoteny(m): 7:43pm On Apr 29

Sonofgod1990:
Boys for my office dey consume that 500k in less than a month.

You don't just know what's really happening out there

I'm only going by what you posted yourself.

If you're lamenting over losing N200k on an "investment" then you're a poser.

Re: Increment Of Rent All Of A Sudden by Sonofgod1990(m): 7:45pm On Apr 29

Neoteny:
I'm only going by what you posted yourself.

If you're lamenting over losing N200k on an "investment" then you're a poser.

I posted it for people to see what I was doing and nothing more

I wasn't lamenting

Re: Increment Of Rent All Of A Sudden by Cashio(m): 8:34pm On Apr 29

Nigeria is evil. Not landlords. I bet, what you charge for your services last year is not what you charge today. What you bought goods in December is not what you are buying now. Houses for rent are people's businesses too and they have the right to increase it how often they like. So far they give you the legally required notice period to either pay or pack out.

ajalawole:
My landlord increased my office rent last year by 50k. Just on Monday he brought another notice of increment this time around is 100k, that is 150k just in a period of a year. Have made up my mind to get another place by December. Some landlords are evil.

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Re: Increment Of Rent All Of A Sudden by Neoteny(m): 8:49pm On Apr 29

Sonofgod1990:
I posted it for people to see what I was doing and nothing more

I wasn't lamenting

Ok 👌

Re: Increment Of Rent All Of A Sudden by Smartguyboy(op): 10:18pm On Apr 29

MasterTeeUSA:
Go and BUILD your own house....Move out and stop dragging house with the owner. Look for another HOUSE or move back to your parents' house. Why should lawyers teach you how to drag a House you do not own? This is APRIL. You have MAY, JUNE, JULY, AUGUST, SEPTEMBER...look for another house and save yourself from embarrassment...don't you have SHAME? You want to destroy a relationship because you want to insist on staying in a house you can no longer afford.

What are you even talking about? Did I explained I can’t afford it ?

Na person do you ?

Re: Increment Of Rent All Of A Sudden by Smartguyboy(op): 10:28pm On Apr 29

spiceadole:
If you cannot pay the rent, find a cheaper apartment or buy land and build your house.

Cut your coat according to the size of your material.

Buy land and build house for 1,250,000?

Re: Increment Of Rent All Of A Sudden by MasterTeeUSA: 11:18pm On Apr 29

If you can afford it, stop disturbing us and asking for legal ADVICE on a house you did not build. If you do not like the condition, please move and let the landlord breathe. You should not be looking for ways to make life difficult for the owner. It is very shameful

Smartguyboy:
What are you even talking about? Did I explained I can’t afford it ?

Na person do you ?

Re: Increment Of Rent All Of A Sudden by jasontrigga(m): 12:08am On Apr 30

Sonofgod1990:
Wahala for people wey never build their own house

I make sure I buy a house where ever I travel to. Why can't you people copy from me

You sound dumb

Re: Increment Of Rent All Of A Sudden by Countersam(m): 12:48am On Apr 30

Pack out

Smartguyboy:
I got a message today from the management in charge of the apartment I am living they increased the rent from #1,250,000 to #2,000,000 and my rent will expire this September . Please lawyers in the house what can I do ?

Re: Increment Of Rent All Of A Sudden by femi4: 6:05am On Apr 30

Smartguyboy:
I got a message today from the management in charge of the apartment I am living they increased the rent from #1,250,000 to #2,000,000 and my rent will expire this September . Please lawyers in the house what can I do ?

Nothing
Pay or packout

Nigeria landlords are worse than tinubu

Re: Increment Of Rent All Of A Sudden by Diamonddris(m): 6:09am On Apr 30

GeneralOuki:
I'm struggling to believe this because There's just no way naw.

It's true bro.. At Agege
The landlord said his own shop rent was increased for 400k to 2m..thats why he increased the rent for his tenants..

Why I go de lie

Re: Increment Of Rent All Of A Sudden by GeneralOuki: 7:38am On Apr 30

Diamonddris:
It's true bro.. At Agege
The landlord said his own shop rent was increased for 400k to 2m..thats why he increased the rent for his tenants..

Why I go de lie

There's a lack of litigation culture in Nigeria sha because tell me why I won't sue the landlord for that sort of rent hike?

Re: Increment Of Rent All Of A Sudden by efficiencie(m): 1:07pm On Apr 30

I love what I am seeing. The struggle is circulating. When the poor were screaming about the bad economy many told them to work harder. Now it is hitting those that raise shoulders and motivate others with cynical speeches. Imagine rent rising by 60% within a year of taking the apartment. Oga, pay or pack your load to another apartment that fits your budget. Know that as you are parking out someone who is also downgrading to 2m per annum from 4m or 5m per annum will take your place sharply! Everybody, except the 1%, is downgrading. So, jejely downgrade before den toss you out.

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Re: Increment Of Rent All Of A Sudden by efficiencie(m): 1:11pm On Apr 30

GeneralOuki:
There's a lack of litigation culture in Nigeria sha because tell me why I won't sue the landlord for that sort of rent hike?

Sue wetin? You think sey na US you dey? Our courts are for the highest bidder. If you are willing to spend more than the amount you will use to pay rent then you can go to court. Everybody is taxing everybody right now. As government is taxing you, you pass it on. Den tax landlord, landlord tax tenants. Na so life be.

Re: Increment Of Rent All Of A Sudden by GeneralOuki: 2:10pm On Apr 30

efficiencie:
Sue wetin? You think sey na US you dey? Our courts are for the highest bidder. If you are willing to spend more than the amount you will use to pay rent then you can go to court. Everybody is taxing everybody right now. As government is taxing you, you pass it on. Den tax landlord, landlord tax tenants. Na so life be.

You can sue and get a favourable judgement. under Nigerian law, particularly the statutes and judicial precedents in states like Lagos, you absolutely can sue your landlord for a drastic and arbitrary rent increase like this.

An increase from ₦500,000 to ₦2,000,000 without your agreement is a unilateral action, which the law does not permit. The courts have clearly ruled that a landlord cannot impose a rent increase on a sitting tenant without their consent.

The principle at the core of this issue is that a tenancy is a contract, and its fundamental terms cannot be changed by one party alone.

A Unilateral Increase is an Offer, Not an Order: The leading case on this matter, Udih vs. Izedonmwen, established a powerful precedent. The court held that a landlord's attempt to increase rent without the tenant's agreement is simply "an offer, which the tenant is free to accept or reject". If you reject this "offer," the landlord must either accept the original rent or legally end the tenancy through the proper procedure. This principle is also enshrined in some state laws. For instance, Section 37 of the Tenancy Law of Lagos State, 2011, explicitly gives an existing tenant the right to apply to a court for an order declaring that a proposed rent increase is "unreasonable". A new bill further reinforcing these protections is also under consideration in Lagos.

The court will examine specific factors to make a determination, such as the general level of rent for comparable properties in the same or a similar locality, any special circumstances or unique features of the property you occupy and evidence presented by both you and the landlord.

A jump to 4 times the current rent is a prime candidate for a court to deem unreasonable unless the landlord can provide extremely compelling justification.

It's just that the populace are very uneducated on their rights and would rather flee than fight (legally) when they're faced with these situations.

Re: Increment Of Rent All Of A Sudden by Lush100(m): 5:05pm On Apr 30

GeneralOuki:
You can sue and get a favourable judgement. under Nigerian law, particularly the statutes and judicial precedents in states like Lagos, you absolutely can sue your landlord for a drastic and arbitrary rent increase like this.

An increase from ₦500,000 to ₦2,000,000 without your agreement is a unilateral action, which the law does not permit. The courts have clearly ruled that a landlord cannot impose a rent increase on a sitting tenant without their consent.

The principle at the core of this issue is that a tenancy is a contract, and its fundamental terms cannot be changed by one party alone.

A Unilateral Increase is an Offer, Not an Order: The leading case on this matter, Udih vs. Izedonmwen, established a powerful precedent. The court held that a landlord's attempt to increase rent without the tenant's agreement is simply "an offer, which the tenant is free to accept or reject". If you reject this "offer," the landlord must either accept the original rent or legally end the tenancy through the proper procedure. This principle is also enshrined in some state laws. For instance, Section 37 of the Tenancy Law of Lagos State, 2011, explicitly gives an existing tenant the right to apply to a court for an order declaring that a proposed rent increase is "unreasonable". A new bill further reinforcing these protections is also under consideration in Lagos.

The court will examine specific factors to make a determination, such as the general level of rent for comparable properties in the same or a similar locality, any special circumstances or unique features of the property you occupy and evidence presented by both you and the landlord.

[b]A jump to 4 times the current rent [/b]is a prime candidate for a court to deem unreasonable unless the landlord can provide extremely compelling justification.

It's just that the populace are very uneducated on their rights and would rather flee than fight (legally) when they're faced with these situations.

Same with fuel

Re: Increment Of Rent All Of A Sudden by ajalawole(m): 8:01am On May 01

Cashio:
Nigeria is evil. Not landlords. I bet, what you charge for your services last year is not what you charge today. What you bought goods in December is not what you are buying now. Houses for rent are people's businesses too and they have the right to increase it how often they like. So far they give you the legally required notice period to either pay or pack out.

as an optician my price haven't changed for the past 3yrs, even though some costumer told me same eye wears they get from me at 11k, the get same at general hospital at 25k.. i don't add still expect drugs whose price isn't stable at all.

Re: Increment Of Rent All Of A Sudden by Lush100(m): 9:11am On May 01

ajalawole:
as an optician my price haven't changed for the past 3yrs, even though some costumer told me same eye wears they get from me at 11k, the get same at general hospital at 25k.. i don't add still expect drugs whose price isn't stable at all.

.

Thanks sir.
Are U now faulting other opticians who have updated their price for current increase in product supply?

Your customers will come to you and their customer to them.

The fact that you don't want to increase now does not mean you will not increase in the nearest future.
I'm sure there are lots of factors that they may have that necessitated their increase.

Re: Increment Of Rent All Of A Sudden by Cashio(m): 11:02pm On May 01

That's your business and you have the right to run it how you like. That doesn't mean you're the standard for others. Fuel was 680 or so late last year. This year, it is 1400 as at what I bought today. One booked egg is 250 naira. Transport that was initially 200 per drop is 400 this year. And then you're worried about a landlord increasing his house rent to accommodate for the bad system? Shey nor be from the house him go take get money to pay for all these increment is commodities? Cement was 9300 in December. It is 12500 today. If landlord increased his rent in December and increased it again today, you'll blame your bad government and not your landlord. All he owes you is to give you the legal time frame to either pay or pack out.

ajalawole:
as an optician my price haven't changed for the past 3yrs, even though some costumer told me same eye wears they get from me at 11k, the get same at general hospital at 25k.. i don't add still expect drugs whose price isn't stable at all.

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