Tag: Eviction Proceedings
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When a Tenant Cannot Be Found: How Section 28 Allows Service of Notices in Nigeria (Recovery of Premises Act)
Section 28 of the Recovery of Premises Act allows landlords to serve notices and court processes by posting them on the property where tenants cannot be found. Such posting is deemed valid service, preventing tenants from frustrating lawful recovery proceedings through evasion.
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Landlord-Tenant Disputes: Notice to Quit in Nigerian Jurisprudence
A valid notice to quit is an important step in landlord-tenant disputes, and Nigerian courts apply established legal principles in determining whether the notice and recovery process are proper.
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Legal Principles Governing Tenancy, Recovery of Premises, and Self-Help in Nigeria
Landlord-tenant disputes in Nigeria are governed by legal rules on tenancy, recovery of premises and the prohibition of self-help in resolving disputes.
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When is a Notice to Quit Valid in Nigeria? Key Legal Principles Every Landlord and Tenant Must Know
A valid notice to quit is an important step in ending a tenancy, and Nigerian law sets out the principles that govern its validity and the landlord-tenant relationship.