Lagos residents have taken to the streets to protest the sharp rise in house rents and the exorbitant fees charged by real estate agents.
The protest, which quickly gained attention across social media platforms, saw protesters carrying banners with messages such as, “Enough is enough, we say no to overpriced house rents. We say no to housing agents. Agents of darkness.”
The demonstrators called on the Lagos State Government to intervene and regulate the housing sector, citing how exploitative practices by landlords and agents have made decent accommodation unaffordable for the average citizen…..CONTINUE READING
In response to the growing agitation, the Lagos State Government recently declared certain charges like caution fees and inspection fees illegal. Officials also encouraged property owners to adopt more tenant-friendly rent structures, such as monthly or quarterly payments instead of demanding one or two years’ rent upfront.
The protest has amplified conversations around tenants’ rights, rent control, and the urgent need for systemic reform to address the housing crisis in Lagos.
This public outcry is a clear indication that residents are no longer willing to tolerate financial exploitation in the already challenging Lagos housing market.
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