Can my landlord serve me a notice to quit when my rent is still active?
In Nigeria
Last Updated:
Sep 10, 2025
My rent is due 01/04/2026, my landlord sold the house, and the new owner gave me a 6-month notice to quit, which is due by 31/01/2026, stating a refund of my rent pro rata by the time I quit.
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Remedium Reel Attorneys
Sep 10, 2025
Sep 10, 2025
The notice is in this circumstance is void as it contravenes the provision of law respecting issuance of statutory notice to quit.
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