ORDER OF PRIORITY FOR COMPETING TITLE TO LAND
Proof of title to land In the locus classicus of Idundun v Okumagba (1976), the Supreme Court stated that…
KEYNOTE SPEECH AT REAL ESTATE AWARDS
SOME SALIENT & RECONDITE LEGAL ISSUES IN PROPERTYTRANSFER & DOCUMENTATION. 1. INTRODUCTION Buyer bewareProperty acquisition, legal documentation and the perfection…
KEY ASPECTS OF THE LAGOS STATE LAND REGISTRATION LAW
1. Introduction On 21st January 2015, the Lagos State Land Registration Law (the Law) came into force. The Law became…
THE SCOPE OF AUTHORITY OF ESTATE AGENTS
Agency relationship 1.1 Millions of properties are put up for sale in this country everyday. These transactions usually start with…
KEY ASPECTS OF THE TENANCY LAW LAGOS STATE EXPLAINED
Introduction This piece seeks to draw attention to some noteworthy aspects of the Tenancy Law and explain the settled law…
A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY IS NOT ABSOLUTE TITLE TO LAND
Introduction Land is a very important asset and ownership or proof of title can be a very contentious matter….
THE DANGERS OF SELF HELP IN TENANCY MATTERS
Meaning of self help Self help means taking a matter into one’s hands and resorting to extra legal methods…
INTESTATE SUCCESSION OF PROPERTY
Introduction When a person who was married with children dies intestate (without a will) then difficult questions arise. Who…
Significance of the Term “Subject to Contract” In Property Transactions
Introduction The phrase “subject to contract” is sometimes used by estate agents and lawyers in property transactions in Nigeria. The…
