The Lagos State Government is proposing a new law aimed at ending arbitrary evictions by landlords, making it illegal to remove tenants from rented properties without prior court approval.
The proposed legislation seeks to protect tenants from forceful and sudden evictions, particularly cases involving intimidation, lockouts, or other self-help measures often employed by some property owners.
If passed into law, all tenancy-related disputes in the state would be required to follow established legal procedures, ensuring tenants are granted due process and shielding them from potential abuse.
According to The Guardian, the move is part of broader efforts by the state to strengthen tenant rights and promote fairness in landlord-tenant relationships, while encouraging lawful resolution of housing disputes.