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Inioluwa Ogunleye
5 days ago
Overview
Landlord Seizes Your Property Over Unpaid Rent — Legal Or Illegal?
ILLEGAL.
A landlord has no legal right to seize or withhold your personal belongings — even if you're owing rent. That's called self-help, and it's against the law in Nigeria.
What should a landlord do instead?
👉 Issue proper quit notice
👉 File a case in court
👉 Let the judge decide the next step
If your landlord locks you out or seizes your things:
📞 You can report to the police
🧾 Sue for trespass or unlawful interference
⚖️ Claim compensation
🔴 Reminder: The law protects both tenants and landlords — but it must be followed properly.
