INTRODUCTION Eviction of tenants from a rental property is a tightly regulated legal process in Nigeria. At the heart of this legality lies the notice to quit and notice of owner’s intention to apply to court to recover possession. They arenot a mere formality or courtesy letters to a reluctant tenant. They constitute the statutory gateway to lawful recovery of premises in the various states of the federation. The courts have repeatedly made it clear that where a notice to quit is defective, premature, improperly served, or entirely omitted, every step taken thereafter, no matter how compelling the landlord’s case, collapses like a house built on sand. The … Continue reading EVICTION OF TENANTS FROM RENTAL PROPERTIES IN LAGOS STATE