A new controversy has emerged online after reports surfaced of a landlord increasing rent following a tenant’s renovations. The story gained traction after @TheBlackoreee shared the experience in the comments of a tweet by Nollywood actress Bolaji Ogunmola, who described a similar situation.
Tenant Forced to Vacate After Renovations
According to @TheBlackoreee, the incident took place last year when a friend renovated her apartment, only to face a rent hike she could not afford. As a result, she had no choice but to vacate the premises.
“One of my friends experienced this last year. It’s really unfair because she couldn’t keep up with the payment and had to pack out,” he tweeted.
Bolaji Ogunmola Highlights Landlord Practices
Bolaji Ogunmola shared her own experience, noting that a landlord had doubled the rent of a tenant after renovations. Her tweet, which has garnered over 330,000 views, reads:
“You see that renting of apartments, fixing it up, and then the landlord decides to double the rent or make you pack out! Wickedness of the highest level. God abeg.”
Public Reactions
The online community has expressed outrage over such practices. Some reactions include:
MccradyWaphany: “Despite the energy and resources channeled into making the place more comfortable, this is really sad.”
@mr_garday: “I didn’t bother renovating my apartment because I had already paid two years’ rent, and the landlord later increased it by 150,000 naira. He increased the rent for other apartments, but not mine.”
VictoriaIwajomo: “They do it because they can get away with it without any consequences. There’s no law to prevent such actions.”
@amiXdominic: “There are solid, semi-permanent interior design alternatives that can be dismantled and moved without hassle. Don’t go overboard renovating someone else’s property like it’s yours.”
The incident has sparked broader discussions about tenant rights, fair rental practices, and the legal protections available to renters.
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