Renting in Lagos
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Every listing in Lagos is checked against these rules automatically.
- Country
- Nigeria
- Region
- Lagos
- 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 in advance
- No more than 12 months for a new yearly tenant, in most areas
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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