Abuja Tenants Could Pay No More Than One Year’s Rent Upfront Under New Reps Bill, With Fines of Up to ₦20m

Landlords, agents and property managers who insist on two years’ rent before handing over the keys could face fines of up to ₦20 million under a bill now before the House of Representatives. ABUJA — Anyone who has gone house-hunting in Abuja knows the routine. You find a decent two-bedroom in Gwarinpa, Lokogoma or Kubwa, the agent names the rent,…