Practice area
Tenancy & Property Management Law
Advice and representation for residential and commercial tenancy relationships.
How we assist
Focused advice and representation at each stage.
Our work is tailored to the facts, evidence, applicable Nigerian law and the client's practical priorities. Engagement begins only after conflict checks and formal acceptance by the firm.
- Landlord and tenant disputes
- Recovery of premises
- Rent arrears and statutory notices
- Lease and tenancy agreements
- Subletting disputes
- Property management agreements
- Commercial shop tenancies
- Tenant correspondence
From consultation to resolution
We can assist with early assessment, correspondence, negotiation, documentation, court processes, enforcement and appellate review where appropriate to the instruction.
Common questions
Questions clients ask about tenancy & property management law
Can a landlord evict a tenant without a court order?
No. Recovery of premises requires the correct notice and a court order. Locking out a tenant or removing their property is unlawful self-help.
What notice must be given before eviction?
The notice period required by the tenancy agreement or the applicable state law, followed where necessary by the statutory notice of intention to recover possession.
Can a landlord seize a tenant's property for unpaid rent?
No. Seizing or locking away a tenant's property exposes the landlord to claims for damages and, in some circumstances, criminal proceedings.
What should a tenant do when served a quit notice?
Read it carefully, put your position in writing, and obtain legal advice promptly. A tenant who ignores the process can lose the protection of the court.
These answers provide general information only and are not legal advice. Outcomes depend on the facts, evidence and applicable law of each matter.
A considered next step
Discuss a Tenancy & Property Management Law Matter
Share a brief outline of your matter and our legal team will respond with the appropriate next step.
PROFESSIONAL LEGAL CONSULTATION — ₦50,000