The Lagos State Government has hinted at a possible review of its tenancy law to address rising house rents and protect tenants.
This development comes a day after the Enugu State House of Assembly initiated a move to amend its Landlord and Tenant Law to stop outrageous house rent and review Landlord/Tenancy law
The bill, sponsored by Hon. Anthony Okey Mbah, was read for the first time in the Enugu State Assembly.
Meanwhile, Jubril Gawat, a senior aide to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, hinted that similar developments might follow suit in the state.
Gawat retweeted a post about the Enugu tenancy assembly review on X on Wednesday with the captions “LAGOS … Coming Soon.”
He said the matter is a “very strong issue” that must be “well-discussed and implemented” after deliberation by the Lagos State House of Assembly.
Rising rent prices have been a major concern for many Nigerians, particularly in urban centres like Abuja and Lagos, where tenants often struggle with high rental costs and unfavourable tenancy agreements.
Gawat’s hint at possible rent control in Lagos has sparked intense debate online, with many weighing in on the economic realities affecting landlords and tenants.
Some argued that landlords are simply adjusting to the country’s economic conditions, while others countered the argument, questioning whether landlords should constantly revalue old properties.
Some even argued that the government should focus on building affordable housing instead of regulating the value of private properties. (Guardian)
