Former Senator and human rights activist, Shehu Sani, has thrown his weight behind the call for a nationwide ban on landlords demanding tw...
Former Senator and human rights activist, Shehu Sani, has thrown his weight behind the call for a nationwide ban on landlords demanding two years’ rent in advance from new tenants.
In a post on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday, Sani commended states that have already enacted such laws, urging other states and the federal government to follow suit.
“It’s good to know that in some states, the law prohibits landlords from demanding two years’ rent from new tenants,” he wrote. “This law should go nationwide.”
Although he did not specify which states currently enforce the regulation, Sani stressed the need for broader adoption across the country to ease the burden on prospective tenants.
The prevalent practice in Nigeria of requesting one to three years’ rent upfront has long been criticized for placing a heavy financial strain on tenants, particularly low- and middle-income earners.
Sani’s advocacy highlights a growing concern over affordable housing and tenant rights, and reflects wider calls for reforms in Nigeria’s rental housing policies.
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