An oral agreement is an agreement that is not in writing. This type of agreements may be valid in some circumstances but it can be difficult to prove in case of any dispute. Oral agreement is valid in real estate under certain circumstances though it is very important that real estate transactions are documented in […]
Open defecation is the human practice of defecating outside (in the open environment) rather than in the toilet. People may choose fields, bushes, forests, ditches, streets, canals or other open spaces for defecation. They do so because they do not have a toilet readily accessible or due to traditional cultural practices. The practice is common […]
Advocates of this law believe that livestock farming is a business therefore; it is the responsibility of those involved to secure land and establish ranches to raise their cattle. The anti-grazing law makes provisions for livestock owners to apply for land for the ranches and follow laid-down procedures to get the lands. However, since the […]
One of the greatest problems the country of Nigeria has been facing in the past few years is the issue of insecurity .Security is one of the biggest issues affecting real estate investment . No one wants to invest in an insecure environment. This insecurity problems include armed robbery, banditry, kidnapping, ritual murder, insurgency by […]
We have earlier discussed the meaning of tenancy and the issues leading to quit notice. We shall in this article discuss the types of tenancy and the applicable laws governing them. The types of tenancy may depend on its purpose, its tenure and mode of creation. However, there are basically five types of tenancy and […]
The doctrine of notice A doctrine is a belief, a system of beliefs or a fundamental principle that is accepted as authoritative by a person or group of persons and to have notice of something is simply to be aware of that thing. Therefore the doctrine of notice in the context of real estate simply […]
Real estate transaction is very interesting but very complicated when one is operating without proper knowledge of the laws governing the area. The need to consult a legal practitioner of your choice when venturing into real estate business can not be over emphasized. It is very unfortunate that so many people in Nigeria and other […]
Whether or not a tenant can rent or sublet part of the rented apartment is an issue that often arises between landlord and tenants and most tenants are not aware of the underlining issues. The content of your tenancy agreement or deed of lease is the major determinant as to whether or not a tenant […]
Real estate transactions involves different processes but one of the most important issue is ensuring that the proper documents that show that you are now the owner of the property is in your possession. Legally, there are documents that will guarantee that a property belongs to you or at least that a valid transaction has […]
WHAT IS A NOTICE TO QUIT A notice to quit simply refers to the document which determines a tenancy relationship. A notice to quit calls on the opposite party to vacate the premises on or before a certain date. It is the most important notice in the process of recovery of premises. A notice to […]
