Tag: Landlord and Tenant
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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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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.
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Legal Protections and Remedies For Nigerian Tenants
Tenants in Nigeria have legal protections against unlawful eviction and other tenancy disputes, with remedies available where landlords fail to follow the applicable legal process.