Lagos 2027: Hamzat vows to enforce one-year rent payment law in Lagos

The Lagos State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Obafemi Hamzat, has promised to enforce the state’s rent laws to stop landlords from demanding multiple years’ rent in advance from tenants.

Hamzat, the incumbent Deputy Governor, said his administration would ensure compliance with the Lagos State Real Estate Registration Agency Law, which prohibits landlords from demanding more than one year’s rent in advance.

He made the pledge on Sunday during the Lagos governorship debate organised by the Nigeria Debate Consortium.

The APC candidate also promised to tackle arbitrary rent increases, an issue that continues to feature in discussions about housing affordability in the state.

On housing, Hamzat said the state had created 24 housing estates in the last eight years, adding that his administration would expand access to quality accommodation by making more mortgage facilities available to residents.

He also pledged to complete ongoing housing projects across different parts of Lagos.

Hamzat’s housing proposals formed part of his broader plans for the state if elected governor in 2027.

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