Administering the Estate of a Deceased Person This article will use some technical legal terms, and so it is important that you understand the meanings of the terms, where possible we will try to use plain English so as not to confuse you. Testate – this is...
Process for contentious Grant of Probate This article will use some technical legal terms, and so it is important that you understand the meanings of the terms, where possible we will try to use plain English so as not to confuse you. Testator - a person who...
How to get a Grant of Probate This article will use some technical legal terms, and so it is important that you understand the meanings of the terms, where possible we will try to use plain English so as not to confuse you. Testate – this is...
How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos This article will use some technical legal terms, and so it is important that you understand the meanings of the terms, where possible we will try to use plain English so as not to confuse you. Some Key Terms...
Ending a Tenancy Agreement When you decide to rent a property or sign a tenancy agreement. You would think that the only time you can leave the property is at the end of the term that you have signed for. However, tenants should know that there...
The Process for Evicting a Tenant in Lagos Nigeria This article discusses the process which must be followed to lawfully evict a tenant in Lagos under the Lagos Tenancy Law 2011. The Law is not applicable in Apapa, Ikeja GRA, Ikoyi, and Victoria Island. Therefore, your property...
QUESTION: I bought a piece of land in me and my husband's name (Mr&Mrs *his names*). He left me and our children, moved out over 5 years ago, and has not contributed a kobo for our upkeep. For the past 5 years I have been living...
Legal Guide to buying Property in Lagos Buying land or developed property is one of the dreams of every Nigerian. It can be a very exciting and very scary prospect at the same time. This is especially so because in Lagos, Nigeria there is always the...
Question I have a tenant that I wish to remove because he has been owing for almost 7 months and bills. I took him to court and he was given time to leave and pay. Time is up. Now he is telling me he doesn't have...
Are you a tenant or potential tenant? You need to know these things legal pitfalls. The team at LawPàdí has come up with this Hit list, to help you understand legal pitfalls to avoid. 1. Always have a tenancy agreement- this is very important, the agreement basically sets...
