Section 15 Tenancy Law of Lagos State 2011

Section 15 of the Tenancy Law of Lagos State 2011 is about Notice required for abandoned premises. It provides as follows:

(1) A premises will be deemed to be abandoned where the-
(a) tenancy has expired ;and
(b) tenant has not occupied the premises since the tenancy expired and has not given up lawful possession of the premises.

(2) Following subsection (1) above ,the landlord shall-
(a) issue a seven (7) days notice of the landlord’s intention to recover possession as prescribed in
Form TLA, which shall be served by pasting the notice on the abandoned premises; and
(b) apply to the Court for an order for possession and an order to force open the premises.