Reps move to stop Abuja landlords from collecting advance rent, agency fees

The House of Representatives has passed for 2nd speechmaking a measure that volition halt landlords and property agents successful the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, from forcing tenants to wage 2 years rent upfront and charging brainsick bureau fees.

The measure is called the Federal Capital Territory Advance Rent Regulation and Tenants' Protection Bill, 2026. It was sponsored by Paul Nnamchi from Enugu and co-sponsored by Hon. Ahmed Doro from Katsina.

According to the bill, nary landlord, property agent, oregon spot manager successful Abuja tin demand, person oregon unit immoderate tenant to wage much than 12 months rent successful beforehand to get a location oregon renew rent.

The instrumentality volition screen some residential and commercialized houses successful the FCT.

According to the lawmakers, immoderate landlords and agents usage tricks similar compulsory work charges, statement fees, and fake renewals to cod much than 1 year's rent. The measure says that volition go illegal.

The measure besides wants to modulate bureau and statement fees, which tenants accidental ...