property
Right to Private and Family Life
Section 37 protects the privacy of your home. Illegal lockouts violate this right.
Constitution
What to do when your landlord forcibly removes you from your home without following legal process.
Section 37 protects the privacy of your home. Illegal lockouts violate this right.
Section 44(1)(f) makes it an offence to lock out a tenant without court approval. Penalty: N250,000 fine or 6 months imprisonment.
Landlords must go through proper court process. Section 36 ensures your right to due process.
Section 6 guarantees your right to exclusive possession and 24/7 access to your premises.
You can seek court intervention for violation of your rights.
Section 8 prohibits landlords from disturbing quiet enjoyment or seizing tenant property.