Tenancy Law: Lagos Govt Denies Report Of Update

Tenancy Law: Lagos Govt Denies Report Of Update

ShareThe Lagos State Government has debunked reports suggesting that the state’s Tenancy Law has been updated to enhance tenant protection and regulate landlord practices. In a statement signed by Barakat Odunuga-Bakare, Special Adviser to the Governor on Housing and LASRERA representative, the government clarified that the Lagos State Tenancy Law of 2015 remains in force.... The post Tenancy Law: Lagos Govt Denies Report Of Update appeared firs…

Viral tenancy law amendment is fabricated, says Lagos government

The Lagos government has disowned a viral statement notifying residents of an amendment to the state’s tenancy law.   On Friday, reports alleging an update to the law began circulating on X.   The alleged amendment capped advance rent payments to three months for existing tenants and imposed stricter limits on how landlords can terminate tenancies and increase rents.   Fines of up to N100,000 or three months’ imprisonment were listed as penaltie…

TENANCY LAW: Lagos State Government Warns Public Against Fraudulent Online Claims

The Lagos State Government has disowned the false online publication alleging an update to the Tenancy Law, describing it as untrue and fabricated.

LASG Debunks False Online Publication Regarding Tenancy Law Update

Gov’t acknowledged that the Tenancy Law is under consideration at the Lagos State House of Assembly LASRERA says it has no involvement with the fabricated online publication Gov’t emphasized that the Tenancy Law of 2015 remains in effect The Lagos State Government has categorically denied the legitimacy of a viral online publication falsely claiming an […] The post LASG Debunks False Online Publication Regarding Tenancy Law Update appeared first…

Lagos government says viral tenancy law amendment is fabricated - Newsy People

The Lagos State Government has denied a viral statement circulating on social media that claimed a new amendment to the state’s tenancy law had been enacted.    The alleged update, which began making rounds on X on Friday, May 23, purportedly introduced a cap limiting advance rent payments to three months for existing tenants, along with new restrictions on rent increases and tenancy terminations. It also listed penalties, including fines of up …

'2015 Tenancy Law Still In Force' - Lagos Debunks Online Claims Of New Tenant Protection Rules - TheNigeriaLawyer

The Lagos State Government has debunked an online publication claiming that the state’s Tenancy Law has been updated to better protect tenants and regulate landlord practices. In a statement issued on Thursday, May 23, 2025, the Special Adviser on Housing,  Barakat Odunuga-Bakare Esq, clarified that the report is false and did not originate from the Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority (LASRERA). “For the avoidance of doubt, the Lagos St…