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Re: My Tenants Said I Should Give Them 3 Months Free House Rents. by Kobicove(m): 7:35am On Oct 05, 2016
It's quite unsusaul for all 4 tenants to gang up against you at the same time...

Did you increase the rent abruptly?

If you did, what was the percentage increase?
Re: My Tenants Said I Should Give Them 3 Months Free House Rents. by islandmoon: 7:39am On Oct 05, 2016
Mr kobicove the new tenancy law says that the TENANT seized to be a tenant the day his/her rent expires.

in a case before a judge where a tenant owning six years was asking for 6months grace, he was kicked out of the house for abusing the privilege given to him by the tenancy protection law, that same law was used to kicked someone house of the house last year after owning one year and 3 months, two teams were sent to the houses with police,

1.eviction team
2.and debt recovery team

the eviction team led by police/ law enforcement agent , packed his load out of the house , while the debt recovery team took over from there, they took those properties to court premises for auctioning, they only left him with bed and things valued less than 5 pound,

that old law has changed, get a good lawyer, a current lawyer
Re: My Tenants Said I Should Give Them 3 Months Free House Rents. by Nobody: 7:46am On Oct 05, 2016
gucciplay:
You still have not get my point . i want to know if it's in Nigeria law that if somebody paid for 1 year house the tenant will be giving 3 months free rent. That is what i want to know before i have to take action. I'm not afraid of any of them
That isn't how it's done ooo. Get a lawyer.
Re: My Tenants Said I Should Give Them 3 Months Free House Rents. by scabit(m): 7:48am On Oct 05, 2016
islandmoon:
Mr kobicove the new tenancy law says that the TENANT seized to be a tenant the day his/her rent expires.

in a because before a judge where a tenant owning six years was asking for 6months grace, he was kicked out of the house for abusing the privileged of the tenancy protection law, that same law was used to kicked someone house of the house last year after owning one year and 3 months, two teams were sent to the houses with police,

1.eviction team
2.and debt recovery team

the eviction team led by police/ law enforcement agent , packed his load out of the house , while the debt recovery team took over from there, they took those properties to court premises for auctioning, they only left him with bed and things valued less than 5 pound,

that old law has changed, get a good lawyer, a current lawyer
Mr man! Thank you for this! Pls tell them! Both parties are now protected as long that you are not the default party either the landowner or tenant!
Re: My Tenants Said I Should Give Them 3 Months Free House Rents. by gasbee: 7:49am On Oct 05, 2016
scabit:
my friend, don't listen to any crap! Frist question: which state is ur property? Do not give any tenant 3 motnhs, they don't have the right to suggest that! Go the courthouse for redress and legal advice because I know the court will help you evict to tenants through legal means if you are fast. It will not take up to that time before the run. Sir, a tenant has a right when he financial backing to his claim and as long that his rents has expire; he/she is no longer your tenant until he/she renew his/her rents. Just like going to buy foodstuff in the market, when you pay, the trader revoke his right or claim to the particular item.
lets assume d matter gets to d court, like ow many months do u think d judge wil finally give dem to move out
Re: My Tenants Said I Should Give Them 3 Months Free House Rents. by Mskrisx(f): 7:53am On Oct 05, 2016
menix:
Why not reach a concrete agreement with them where they will all sign that after the 3 month they will leave...

If you decide to quit them, they would still stay 6 month and u will also spend extra...
Yes the 6 month they spent, u can still get ur rent but if the tenants re people like me, ur name nah Joseph of Aramantia cous i will frustrate you..
U too make noise! If u think say u fit frustrate man wey don arrive, u for kuku use that frustration hustle, buy land and build house. Just read your comment and see if na way to go!



..
..Oga me no come start all these ' Do you know I am' thingy. Because, if u think say u be somebody, u go know what it means to have that challenge.

Feel free to quote me...i gallant die.
Re: My Tenants Said I Should Give Them 3 Months Free House Rents. by gucciplay(op): 7:54am On Oct 05, 2016
ncoolsome:
is the 3 month for them to raise your rent fee or its for them to look for somewhere else while they still live in yours?if it's for them to raise they fee then you really have nothing to lose..cuz am a bit surprised that 4 tenants are moving out at a gohuh
The 3 months is not for them to raise but they are telling me that Nigeria law said that once you paid for one year rent you will get 3 months rent for free
Re: My Tenants Said I Should Give Them 3 Months Free House Rents. by Ikwokrikwo: 7:54am On Oct 05, 2016
gucciplay:
Hi everyone i sold my 2 plots of lands last year to build a house . so the issue now is that my 4 tenants rent have expired since last month. my junior brother informed them there house rent have expired the told him that i will have to give them 3 free months. that is what Nigeria law said unless i should them Quit Notice .It's very sad that a house i build with my hard earn money somebody will be telling me that he will live in my house for free. I want to know which step i have to take
There are several ways of frustrating them out of the house without breaking any law. Think outside the box.
Re: My Tenants Said I Should Give Them 3 Months Free House Rents. by justmenoni: 7:55am On Oct 05, 2016
Yes the 6 month they spent, u can still get ur rent but if the tenants re people like me, ur name nah Joseph of Aramantia cous i will frustrate you..

Mofo, look at your life and see what you're advocating for? it simply shows you can never be successful in life with your frustrated way of life..

menix:
Why not reach a concrete agreement with them where they will all sign that after the 3 month they will leave...

If you decide to quit them, they would still stay 6 month and u will also spend extra...
Yes the 6 month they spent, u can still get ur rent but if the tenants re people like me, ur name nah Joseph of Aramantia cous i will frustrate you..
Re: My Tenants Said I Should Give Them 3 Months Free House Rents. by Freshman54(m): 7:55am On Oct 05, 2016
Are they the ones that built the house for you.... Eject them sharply without wasting of time... Nigerian tenants with there troubleing method...
Re: My Tenants Said I Should Give Them 3 Months Free House Rents. by bejick(m): 7:56am On Oct 05, 2016
menix:
Sorry to disappoint you, i am one already....
believe I can bet anything you are no landlord or anything near one.
you are a bloody squatter with the way you talk.
by their comment we will know those that suffer to put structures on ground for someone to come and be demanding 3months for free.
Re: My Tenants Said I Should Give Them 3 Months Free House Rents. by charlicool: 7:56am On Oct 05, 2016
from point of an estate manager, the first mistake you did was bringing in tenants without the proper prerequisites. first of all not all prospective tenants are admited as tenants, that is why you have prospective tenant form which is used to evaluate tenants, background check is done before conclusion.
furthermore to protect yourself and also reduce time spent on court process, landlords and tenanncy agreement are drawn where clauses like you have two months to pay up your rent and failure to do so we will forcefully eject you from the said property or deliver up possesion and pay up arears of your rent are inserted.
but since the mistake have already been, meet an estate manager or lawyer who will draw up fresh tenancy agreement with such clauses inserted for you. another trick we use for tenancy is served them quit notice six months to expiration of their rent as such it serves as the required six months mandated by law. and as such you serve them 7 days notice after expiration of thier rent and warning letter and eject them if they didnt comply. whatsapp me for more advice on that 07031298721
Re: My Tenants Said I Should Give Them 3 Months Free House Rents. by gucciplay(op): 7:57am On Oct 05, 2016
scabit:
my friend, don't listen to any crap! Frist question: which state is ur property? Do not give any tenant 3 motnhs, they don't have the right to suggest that! Go the courthouse for redress and legal advice because I know the court will help you evict to tenants through legal means if you are fast. It will not take up to that time before the run. Sir, a tenant has a right when he financial backing to his claim and as long that his rents has expire; he/she is no longer your tenant until he/she renew his/her rents. Just like going to buy foodstuff in the market, when you pay, the trader revoke his right or claim to the particular item.
It's not like the don't have money to pay but they are looking for trouble. i will not leave them i will take action against them because other 10 tenants may do the same thing if i leave them
Re: My Tenants Said I Should Give Them 3 Months Free House Rents. by infotainment(m): 7:57am On Oct 05, 2016
gucciplay:
Hi everyone i sold my 2 plots of lands last year to build a house . so the issue now is that my 4 tenants rent have expired since last month. my junior brother informed them there house rent have expired the told him that i will have to give them 3 free months. that is what Nigeria law said unless i should them Quit Notice .It's very sad that a house i build with my hard earn money somebody will be telling me that he will live in my house for free. I want to know which step i have to take
Enquiry about rent tribunal in your state and take your case there
Re: My Tenants Said I Should Give Them 3 Months Free House Rents. by odogwu2007(m): 7:57am On Oct 05, 2016
That is there right, infact if they paid there rent year inadvance they should get 6months free. The problem is that Nigerians don't know they law. Op call a lawyer and he will tell u the same thing. Infact after the 3months they are still intitled too 3weeks then 3days be4 u can trow them out. Take them to court and the judge will ask u. Which planet u came from lol
Re: My Tenants Said I Should Give Them 3 Months Free House Rents. by gucciplay(op): 7:59am On Oct 05, 2016
koolblu1:
Your tenants are right and they know the law judging from thier request. Since you sold the property....you should have informed your tenants that the property has been sold.... And possibly introduce them to the new owner.... At this point if the owner doesn't want them staying there anymore... A quit notice is served.

If their remaining tenancy duration is more than 3months then u ask them not to renew.
If it's less than 3 months then u give a 3 months notice.
That means you are saying that is legal to get free 3 months rent after you paid for one year rent. even when i did not give them Quit Notice
Re: My Tenants Said I Should Give Them 3 Months Free House Rents. by bejick(m): 8:01am On Oct 05, 2016
lonelydora:
That is the law. But, there's a way out. Tell them you want to renovate the house and call in carpenter in 1 week time to start removing their roof. That's how we roll in Ikwerre land.
that is no law pls, don't mislead people.

regards
Re: My Tenants Said I Should Give Them 3 Months Free House Rents. by gucciplay(op): 8:01am On Oct 05, 2016
ncoolsome:
is the 3 month for them to raise your rent fee or its for them to look for somewhere else while they still live in yours?if it's for them to raise they fee then you really have nothing to lose..cuz am a bit surprised that 4 tenants are moving out at a gohuh
Not to raise money but they are telling me that is Nigeria law once you paid for one year rent you will get 3 months for free. I have 14 tenants in my house
Re: My Tenants Said I Should Give Them 3 Months Free House Rents. by scabit(m): 8:02am On Oct 05, 2016
gasbee:
lets assume d matter gets to d court, like ow many months do u think d judge wil finally give dem to move out
Aleast if done fast, in a month or two because it involves a process:
First process: when you go to the court to complain, the court will advice to write a letter of Eviction of 7 working days. Which you pay for, the court will write to the tenant on your behalf.
Second process: after the 7days, if the tenant refuse to act (either to pay or leave depending on the reason for the eviction), the court will write another letter to the tenant giving another 7 days eviction.
Third process: if the tenant refuse to respond, then the court summons him/ her to court for deliberations. Now the tenant is in trouble because both parties will appear before a judge or magistrate. If the tenant fails to appear after a number of calling of the case, the judge or magistrate summons the bailiff to get you and your properties to the court.

The laws has change and is better now.
Re: My Tenants Said I Should Give Them 3 Months Free House Rents. by Tobium1(m): 8:03am On Oct 05, 2016
Hahhahahahahahahah! 3months free rent?!! Shey ur house don turn to GoTv subscription. Mtcheew, get dose mofos out of ur house jare. Dey no born my tenant well make he tell me dat rubbish
Re: My Tenants Said I Should Give Them 3 Months Free House Rents. by Whizpeter(m): 8:04am On Oct 05, 2016
Boss give them the three months provided they would renew the rent!!

When they renew their rent, give them additional three months and serve them quit notice!

That would be 3+3 months plus the six months quit notice which is complete one year... That way you would have successfully outsmarted them and you won't feel cheated!!

Meanwhile, get a caretaker/agent.. Stop dealing with ya tenants directly!
Re: My Tenants Said I Should Give Them 3 Months Free House Rents. by gucciplay(op): 8:06am On Oct 05, 2016
divinelove:
Wait ooo r they saying u shld give them 3 months to raise money and renew d rent. If dt is d case jst take it easy and allow d three months.

My neighbor dey owe my landlord 10 months and d man still dey shout for landlord to give him time.

Wait out d three months b4 taking any decision as dt will help build ur case against them. D minimum months it will take u to quit them is 6months.

Once u rent ur house it belongs to d occupant legally until u recover possession.

Some advice here are childish follow them at ur peril, self help will cause more damages
Not to raise money if it's to raise money i will have patience with them. they are talking Nonsense because the must pay me my money. how will i leave 50000 X 4 = 200000 X 3 = 600000 Naira for what
Re: My Tenants Said I Should Give Them 3 Months Free House Rents. by menix(m): 8:08am On Oct 05, 2016
bejick:
believe I can bet anything you are no landlord or anything near one.
you are a bloody squatter with the way you talk.
by their comment we will know those that suffer to put structures on ground for someone to come and be demanding 3months for free.
Yes i am..
the same way ur parents squat righthuh
Re: My Tenants Said I Should Give Them 3 Months Free House Rents. by menix(m): 8:09am On Oct 05, 2016
justmenoni:
Yes the 6 month they spent, u can still get ur rent but if the tenants re people like me, ur name nah Joseph of Aramantia cous i will frustrate you..

Mofo, look at your life and see what you're advocating for? it simply shows you can never be successful in life with your frustrated way of life..
Ur dad must be the chief mofo righthuh

but i bet my axx, ur dad aint got 10% of wat i ve achieved...
Re: My Tenants Said I Should Give Them 3 Months Free House Rents. by scabit(m): 8:10am On Oct 05, 2016
gucciplay:
It's not like the don't have money to pay but they are looking for trouble. i will not leave them i will take action against them because other 10 tenants may do the same thing if i leave them
I advice go to court and resolve the matter fast. Also do it well and make sure you use this guys matter to teach the others. That is what we did, when we faced this particular problem. We used some scapegoats to teach the others how to behave and now, they are following without any instructions or arguments.
Re: My Tenants Said I Should Give Them 3 Months Free House Rents. by bejick(m): 8:10am On Oct 05, 2016
MAURI:
Bros,
Pls listen to the poster that said you shld accept & make them commit to the 3 months agreement. He is really tlking frm experience. And i can tell u frm experience too, if care is not taken, you might end up losing double or more than the 3 month rent. I am tlking frm experience too. This is what they do, despite the notice, they can take u to court. On court date, they go and bribe court clerks & they keep posponing the court dates. In the meantime they are devoid of paying you rent since u hv served them notice. Even if u get a lawyer, sm of them conive wth the tenants. As we speak, i hv one owing me 6 months rent & i hv actually offered her to stay a whole year without paying rent, on the condition that she leavea after the one year. Fyi I hv a lawyer i m paying too.
you are very right, have a very bad experience where I even offered one year and the idiot say he need two years by the time we enter court it was a different thing all together. the case drag and drag for almost two years before he moved out. the only thing is that such people don't go far in life.
Re: My Tenants Said I Should Give Them 3 Months Free House Rents. by gucciplay(op): 8:10am On Oct 05, 2016
Youngzedd:
Sometimes law can be pathetic.

If not that, kick the irresponsible tenants out of the compound with Agboros.

Ontop my property someone will open his mouth and vomit rubbish, Chai! Na die be that.
There house rents have expired instead for them to tell me to give them time the are insulting me on top of my house. since they are looking for trouble the will get the trouble because if i overlook it other tenants in my compound will do the same thing
Re: My Tenants Said I Should Give Them 3 Months Free House Rents. by Alvino1(m): 8:13am On Oct 05, 2016
The position of the law is that when a landlord intends for a tenant to quite, he must give such tenant notice. The following are the order of such notice.
For a yearly tenant - 6months notice
For a monthly tenant - 3months notice
It doesn't end there.. if on the expiration of the 3 or 6 months the tenant refuses to quite, u give him another 7days notice ( owner's intention to recover possession of property). Again it does not there, if the tenant upon expiration of the 7days refuses to pay, then u go to court ( the Magistrate Court has jurisdiction to handle such matter)
Never u @ any point in time throw out a tenant without following due process.. the outcome is usually bad in every jurisdiction especially when the said tenant takes the matter to Court. Lastly I'll advice you employ the services of a lawyer.
I stand to be corrected....
Re: My Tenants Said I Should Give Them 3 Months Free House Rents. by chimoskyg(m): 8:14am On Oct 05, 2016
If u take them to court, they might get a free 6 months to search for a new house and probably another.

Talk to a lawyer get an agreement
Re: My Tenants Said I Should Give Them 3 Months Free House Rents. by gucciplay(op): 8:15am On Oct 05, 2016
Chukazu:
Please how possible was that, building a house with the proceeds from two plots of land?
were was the land location because I have exactly two plots and I don't mind selling it?
I brought the 2 plots of land last 3 years but the price of the land have increased very well. the land is 7 plots so i sold 2 out of it. The land is in Lekki
Re: My Tenants Said I Should Give Them 3 Months Free House Rents. by africanusvu(m): 8:16am On Oct 05, 2016
Nwannem.as a lawyer.hear me.if u actualy need ur rent.dnt serve quit notice.bt if u wnt them to quit.then.serve them quit notice and be ready to forfeit at least 3mnths rent cos it seems ur tenants ar EXPERIENCED tenants.they wil only pay u rent b4 date of notice bt frm date of notice to max 6 mnths may be free.and it seems they wnt to push u there.also dnt act funny.they ar waitng 4 u.if u do.u may loose GREATLY.THANK ME LATTER
Re: My Tenants Said I Should Give Them 3 Months Free House Rents. by menix(m): 8:16am On Oct 05, 2016
Mskrisx:
U too make noise! If u think say u fit frustrate man wey don arrive, u for kuku use that frustration hustle, buy land and build house. Just read your comment and see if na way to go!



..
..Oga me no come start all these ' Do you know I am' thingy. Because, if u think say u be somebody, u go know what it means to have that challenge.

Feel free to quote me...i gallant die.
Apart from ur stinky hole, do u ve any leverage in life..

Go through my post of 2014 nd see my post with the gurus of property section when i encountered challenges...

That u grew up where "holes" fed the family does not make anyone there successful.
Ur family put in one, cant boast of 3 properties nd u re here talking about being successful....
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