Vuokralaisen velvollisuudet ja oikeudet

"One’s home is the ultimate refuge."
(Nigerian saying)

Rights and Responsibilities of Tenants:

• Rent is payable by the agreed date of each month.
• The tenant is responsible for any damage to the property. This includes damage caused by visitors of the tenant.
• Follow the house rules and regulations, which in tower blocks are usually placed on the wall in the proximity of the main entrance.
• Tenancy agreements must be terminated in writing. The property must be vacated within one month of the termination of the tenancy agreement.

Rights and Responsibilities of Landlords:

• The landlord is responsible for the maintenance of the property but not for the damage caused by the tenant.
• The landlord can only terminate the tenancy agreement in writing and an acceptable reason must be given.
• The landlord can evict the tenant if the tenant has not paid the rent for the property or is continuously acting in a socially irresponsible manner.