Renting in Nigeria
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Every listing in Nigeria is checked against these rules automatically.
- Country
- Nigeria
- Currency
- Nigerian Naira (NGN)
- How rent is paid
- Often a year upfront; monthly is also allowed
- Deposit cap
- No fixed legal cap
- What tenants can be charged
- Agency fee, legal fee, caution deposit and service charge
Rent is commonly paid a year or more upfront, plus agency and legal fees and a caution deposit. We show each one before you commit.
Where the rules differ
These regions set their own rules, and listings there are checked against them.
Lagos
No fixed legal cap
The Lagos State Tenancy Law 2011 limits rent in advance for new tenants in most of the state; some areas, such as Ikoyi, Victoria Island, Apapa and Ikeja GRA, are exempt.
General information, not legal advice. Rules change; always check your tenancy agreement.
What you'll need to rent here
- A valid ID, such as your passport, national ID card or driver's licence
- The rent for the full period, often a year, plus any agency, legal and caution fees shown on the listing
- A reference or guarantor letter, which many landlords ask for
- A written tenancy agreement and a receipt for every payment
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