Man cries out as landlady increases rent from N200K to N350K

A Nigerian tenant’s shocking rent hike has sparked heated reactions on social media, highlighting concerns over unfair housing practices in the country.

The tenant, identified as @daniels_osi on X (formerly Twitter), shared his ordeal after his landlady raised the rent for his self-contained apartment from N200,000 to N350,000—a near 100% increase—with less than a month’s notice.

Expressing his frustration, @daniels_osi questioned the legality of the sudden increment and called for assistance from legal experts.

He wrote, “Is this even legal? I woke up to a rent increment notice from 200k to 350k for a rent that’s due in December. Almost 100% increment on a self-contained with less than a month’s notice. Please help me retweet and tag any lawyer you know. This woman wants to rip us.”

The post quickly gained traction, with many netizens sympathizing with the tenant and condemning the landlady’s actions as exploitative.