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Forum / Naijapals Base (Metro life) / Re: Gbam! Baba Fashola Bans The Collection Of 2 Years Rent In Lagos |
on: 6-08-2011 09:38 AM
| This is contained in the new tenancy bill that was passed into law by the State House of Assembly today. The law, which is expected to receive the assent of Governor Babatunde Fashola any moment from now, also stipulates that it is unlawful and criminal for a landlord or his agent to demand or receive from a sitting tenant, rent in excess of six months in respect of any premises without prejudice to the nature of tenancy.
This means that those who are already tenants are not expected to pay more than six months in advance to their landlord. Hitherto, tenants were compelled to pay for even more than two years in some cases.
The bill places a fine of N100,000 or three years imprisonment on any landlord or new tenant who pays in excess of one year and N100,000 or three months imprisonment for any landlord who fails to issue a receipt to a tenant for payment of rent.
Some of the lawmakers who commented on the law this morning explained that the receipt would enable the authorities to monitor compliance with the law by the landlords. They said they were aware of the dubious activities of some landlords, adding that the new law was amended to take care of those areas.
The bill captioned: “A bill for a law to regulate rights and obligations under tenancy agreement and the relationship between landlord and the tenant including the procedure for the recovery of premises and for other connected purposes in Lagos State,” states that “it shall be unlawful for a sitting tenant to offer or pay rent in excess of one year for a yearly tenant in respect of any premises and any person who receives or pays rent in excess of what is prescribed by the law shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable to a fine of N100,000.”
The bill consisting of 47 sections takes a critical look at the relationship between the landlord and tenant and allocates rights and privileges to both parties. It also spells out their obligations. Among such rights is tenant’s entitlement to quiet and peaceful enjoyment of the premises, which include privacy, freedom from unreasonable disturbance, noise pollution and nui | | |
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Forum / Naijapals Base (Metro life) / Re: FACE OF THE NIGERIAN KILLED IN THE NORWAY MASSACRE |
on: 6-08-2011 09:36 AM
| Dupe Ellen Awoyemi (15) from Drammen, who has been confirmed as one of those killed in the July 22 bomb attack in central Oslo and shooting rampage in Utoeya island. "She was a beautiful girl in every way. Warm, good and kind. She was kind-hearted and caring towards everyone," says the director of the youth choir that Awoyemi sang with.. Norwegian police on this week ended a six-day search for bodies on the island where anti-Islamist extremist Anders Behring Breivik killed 68 people and say they are increasingly certain he acted alone.
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Forum / Relationships & Romance / Re: My Boyfriend said i "Disrespected" him |
on: 5-08-2011 05:42 PM
| what ladies dont realize is that guys are more jealous than they (ladies) are and unless she is not being truthful to herself,her boyfriend would not have been so crazy wit her..there is so much to that story like "is the friend a guy,a gal,an ex-boyfriend or a fresh suitor...she should explain in her church mind..i think "u shouln't do to others wht u dont expect them to do to u"..she should put herself in his shoes...and for the ladies supporting her,hear her guy out before passing the judgement,that is the way of the wise.
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Forum / Relationships & Romance / Re: plzzzzzzz help |
on: 5-08-2011 05:36 PM
| he didnt break up with you for going out to eat with someone (assuming its a dude)....he is only threatening you for future occurrence....every man appreciates respect....i dont think he would have told u not to go if you'd respected him enough to tell him before you go.....all you need to do is apologize....and he will be nice to you again...
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Forum / The Buzz Central / Re: BIANCA OJUKWU IN SIZZLING ROMANCE WITH COMMISSIONER UJU OKONKWO |
on: 5-08-2011 05:26 PM
| What a shame this girl should be stone, misuse of language how could you called this prostitute a hero somebody who defy her cultural belief simply because she wants to make money its a shame, shame! shame!! shame!!! This is a devilish act and by calling her a hero your encouraging our timing youth to emulate her which is against the teaching of our dear religious belief, We should do our best by the little chance we have, lets discourage this act is not an AFRICAN tradition & its not supported by our religion. | | |
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Forum / The Buzz Central / Re: Nigerian Big Brother Legend "Karen Igho" Arrives Lagos in Grande Style |
on: 5-08-2011 05:21 PM
| What a shame this girl should be stone, misuse of language how could you called this prostitute a hero somebody who defy her cultural belief simply because she wants to make money its a shame, shame! shame!! shame!!! This is a devilish act and by calling her a hero your encouraging our timing youth to emulate her which is against the teaching of our dear religious belief, We should do our best by the little chance we have, lets discourage this act is not an AFRICAN tradition & its not supported by our religion. | | | |