Section 10 Tenancy Law of Lagos State 2011

Section 10 of the Tenancy Law of Lagos State 2011 is about Service Charge, Facility and Security Deposits. It provides as follows:

In any case where the landlord or his agent in addition to rent requires the tenant or licensee to pay –
(a) A security deposit to cover damage and repairs to the premises;

(b) For services and facilities for the premises; or

(c) Service charges in flats or units that retain common parts on the premises,

the landlord or his agent shall issue a separate receipt to the tenant for payments received and such tenant shall be entitled to a written account at least every six (6) months from the Landlord of how monies paid were disbursed.

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