Section 35 Tenancy Law of Lagos State 2011 Section 35 of the Tenancy Law of Lagos State 2011 is about Service on persons in unlawful occupation. It provides as follows: Where in a possession claim against trespassers, the claim has been issued against “persons unknown”, the claim, particulars of claim, any witness statements, exhibits and…

Section 34 Tenancy Law of Lagos State 2011 Section 34 of the Tenancy Law of Lagos State 2011 is about Defence supported by written depositions. It provides as follows: Where in accordance with Section 27 of this Law, the defendant intends to rely on a written deposition, he may at the time of filing the…

Section 33 Tenancy Law of Lagos State 2011 Section 33 of the Tenancy Law of Lagos State 2011 is about Claims against persons in unlawful occupation. It provides as follows: Where, in a possession claim against persons in unlawful occupation, the Claimant does not know the name of a person in occupation of the premises,…

Section 32 Tenancy Law of Lagos State 2011 Section 32 of the Tenancy Law of Lagos State 2011 is about Mediation. It provides as follows: (1) In proceedings under this Law, the Court shall promote reconciliation, mediation and amicable settlement between the parties. (2) A Court may refer tenancy proceedings or any part of it…

Section 31 Tenancy Law of Lagos State 2011 Section 31 of the Tenancy Law of Lagos State 2011 is about Landlord may claim for mense profits or for use and occupation of premises. It provides as follows: Where mesne profits or a sum for the use and occupation of the premises are claimed, the claim…

Section 30 Tenancy Law of Lagos State 2011 Section 30 of the Tenancy Law of Lagos State 2011 is about Arbitration. It provides as follows: (1) A valid agreement to arbitrate shall be upheld and be enforceable in the Court while an arbitration clause or agreement in a tenancy or lease agreement shall not be…

Section 29 Tenancy Law of Lagos State 2011 Section 29 of the Tenancy Law of Lagos State 2011 is about Court as Receiver of refused rent. It provides as follows: (1) In any proceedings under this Law, where a landlord refuses to accept the current rent from a tenant, the tenant may, upon application to…

Section 28 Tenancy Law of Lagos State 2011 Section 28 of the Tenancy Law of Lagos State 2011 is about Payment of arrears of rent. It provides as follows: (1) Where there is any matter for determination before a Court under this Law, and the tenant admits the arrears of rent or a portion of…

Section 27 Tenancy Law of Lagos State 2011 Section 27 of the Tenancy Law of Lagos State 2011 is about Trial. It provides as follows: (1) In any matter under this Law, relating to any ‘fact required to be proved at the trial of any action, evidence shall be by written deposition or oral examination…

Section 26 Tenancy Law of Lagos State 2011 Section 26 of the Tenancy Law of Lagos State 2011 is about Recovery of premises for a fixed term certain. It provides as follows: The landlord shall be entitled to recovery of the premises where-(a) a tenancy is proved to be for a fixed term certain ;…