property
Right to Fair Hearing
You can pursue recovery of your deposit through the courts under fair hearing provisions.
Constitution
What to do when your landlord keeps your security deposit after you move out.
You can pursue recovery of your deposit through the courts under fair hearing provisions.
Section 10 requires landlords to refund security deposits at tenancy end, minus any debts owed. Failure is an offence with N50,000 fine.
Your deposit is your property. Section 44 principles about property rights can apply.
Section 5 requires landlords to issue receipts for all payments. Keep your deposit receipt as proof.
Section 6(2) also allows you to claim compensation for landlord-approved improvements you made.