New Lagos Law Bans Landlords from Illegal Evictions Without Court Approval
The new Lagos State Tenancy Recovery of Premises Bill 2025 aims to curb illegal evictions by mandating landlords to obtain a court order before ejecting tenants. The proposed law makes it a criminal offense for landlords to evict tenants through self-help actions like cutting off utilities or removing roofs.
Landlords who violate the law may face fines or imprisonment. The bill also addresses arbitrary rent hikes by empowering courts to assess the reasonableness of rent increases.
This legislation seeks to protect tenants' rights and ensure fair treatment in the rental market in Lagos.
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