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Plain-English articles based on the Lagos Tenancy Law 2011 and our field work: how to spot fake agents, protect your caution deposit and know your rights.
Knowledge is your strongest defence in Lagos.
Real guides based on Lagos Tenancy Law 2011 and field operations, written to protect you from scam syndicates, phantom properties, and caution deposit traps.
Scam Prevention
The Complete Guide to Avoiding Real Estate Scams in Lagos
From phantom properties to multiple-renter syndicates, learn how scammers operate and why you must never pay before viewing.
Red Flags
Red Flags of Fake Agents in Lagos (Why You Should Never Pay Before Viewing)
Registration fees, false urgency, and refusal to disclose street names. Spot the warning signs before parting with a single kobo.
Lagos Tenancy Law 2011
Lagos Tenancy Law: The 1-Year Advance Rent Limit Explained
What the Lagos Tenancy Law 2011 says about advance rent for a new tenant, and how the Agreement Clinic can check your agreement.
Caution Deposit
Refundable Caution Deposits in Lagos: How to Get Your Money Back
Separate receipts and six-monthly accounts (Section 10), photo documentation, and stopping landlords from treating your deposit as an unearned bonus.
Eviction Rights
Illegal Eviction in Lagos: What Tenants Need to Know
Notice to Quit and 7-day Owner's Intention rules. Forcing a tenant out without a court order is an offence (Section 44).
Service Standard
Confirmed Viewing Coordination vs Roadside Touts
What our Home Check fee pays for, how it is set by area, and when you get it back.
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Landlord Advice
A Landlord's Guide to Property Documentation and Lease Agreements in Nigeria
A practical guide for Nigerian landlords on property documentation, tenancy laws, tenant rights, and crafting ironclad lease agreements.
Market Trends
Why Co-living Is Reshaping Nigeria's Urban Housing Market
Co-living is solving Nigeria's housing crisis for young professionals. Learn how MYEASYAGENT is bridging the gap between landlords and co-living tenants.
Tenant Rights
Refundable Caution Deposits in Lagos: How to Get Your Money Back
Learn your rights regarding caution deposits under Section 10 of the Lagos Tenancy Law 2011. Find out how to make sure your landlord refunds your deposit.
Tenant Advice
Red Flags of Fake Agents in Lagos (Why You Should Never Pay Before Viewing)
Learn the exact red flags of fake real estate agents in Lagos. Stop paying inspection fees for properties that don't exist.
Eviction Law
Illegal Eviction in Lagos: What Tenants Need to Know
Section 44 of the Lagos Tenancy Law 2011 makes forcibly evicting a tenant an offence. Learn what counts as illegal eviction and how to protect yourself.
Tenant Advice
The Complete Guide to Avoiding Real Estate Scams in Lagos
Learn how to identify and avoid real estate scams in Lagos. Discover the common tactics used by fake agents and how MYEASYAGENT protects you.
Tenant Rights
Lagos Tenancy Law: The 1-Year Advance Rent Limit Explained
Section 4 of the Lagos Tenancy Law 2011 limits advance rent: a landlord can't demand more than one year's rent from a new tenant. Know your rights.
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