How One Signature Cost ₦500 Million: A Lesson Every Business Owner Should Learn.

 

                                     

Land Fraud in Nigeria: Legal Strategies for Securing Property Rights and Investments.

                                               

Who Gets Custody of a Child After Divorce in Nigeria? Understanding the Law.

 

    

                                      

Understanding Your Consumer Rights in Online Shopping Disputes: A Nigerian Legal Perspective.

 

                                

                                    

CIVIL DEFENCE IN NIGERIA: WHAT EVERY CITIZEN SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THEIR RIGHTS, THE DUTIES OF THE NSCDC, AND THE LAW.

  

                                    

The Department of State Services (DSS) in Nigeria: Understanding Its Legal Powers, Limits, and Your Constitutional Rights.

      

              

Can the EFCC Really Do That?The Legal Truth About EFCC Powers, Citizens' Rights, and Common Misconceptions in Nigeria.

 

                             

Know Your Rights: Understanding Arrest, Detention, and Prosecution Under Nigerian Law.

     

                         

Are "No Refund" Policies Legal in Nigeria? Understanding Consumer Rights Under Nigerian Law.

      

           

Can the Police Seize Your Phone or Laptop in Nigeria?

      

                                    

Think Before You Hit "Send": Can Your WhatsApp Chats Be Used as Evidence in Court?

 

                                          

Defaulting on an Online Loan in Nigeria: Can You Be Arrested? What the Law Really Says.

       

                                

CAN THE POLICE ARREST YOU OVER A CIVIL DEBT? Understanding the Legal Position in Nigeria.

      

             

POLICE INVESTIGATION IN NIGERIA: UNDERSTANDING YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AND THE POWERS OF THE POLICE.

                                            

YOUR RIGHTS DURING POLICE INTERROGATION IN NIGERIA: WHAT THE LAW GUARANTEES AND HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF.

       

                               

POLICE INVITATION IN NIGERIA: WHAT YOU MUST DO TO PROTECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS

        

          

NAME CHANGE IN NIGERIA: LEGAL PROCESS, REQUIREMENTS, AND LEGAL IMPLICATIONS

 

        

ARREST WITHOUT A WARRANT IN NIGERIA: WHAT THE LAW PERMITS AND YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS.

      

                                

LANDLORD RIGHTS AND THE ART OF MANAGING TENANT RELATIONSHIPS: A PRACTICAL LEGAL GUIDE

 

Introduction

The relationship between a landlord and a tenant is one of the most common legal relationships in society. Whether the property is residential, commercial, or mixed-use, the law seeks to maintain a balance between the rights of landlords and the protections afforded to tenants.

Unfortunately, disputes often arise because one or both parties are unaware of their legal rights and obligations. While public discourse frequently focuses on tenant rights, landlords equally enjoy significant legal protections that deserve attention.

As the Latin maxim aptly states:

"Ubi jus ibi remedium" — Where there is a right, there is a remedy.

This principle reminds us that every legally recognised right carries with it an avenue for enforcement and protection.

This article highlights the key rights of landlords and offers practical guidance on maintaining healthy and legally compliant relationships with tenants.

DEBT RECOVERY IN NIGERIA: LEGAL OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS

     

        

EVERYDAY TENANT RIGHTS YOU NEED TO KNOW: A PRACTICAL LEGAL GUIDE FOR TENANTS

 

Introduction

By Sun Natha-Alade and Partners

For many people, renting a property is one of life's most significant commitments. Whether it is a residential apartment, a commercial space, or a shared accommodation, a tenancy relationship creates legal rights and obligations for both the landlord and the tenant.

Unfortunately, many tenants are unaware of the protections afforded to them by law. This lack of awareness often leads to unlawful evictions, harassment, arbitrary rent-related disputes, and other avoidable conflicts.

The law does not regard a tenant as a mere occupant of property. Once a tenancy is lawfully created, the tenant acquires enforceable rights which the courts are prepared to protect. As the legal maxim goes, ubi jus ibi remedium—where there is a right, there is a remedy.

This article examines some of the everyday rights every tenant should know and how these rights operate in practice.

TAX COMPLIANCE FOR SMEs IN NIGERIA: A LEGAL GUIDE FOR BUSINESS OWNERS

           

PROTECTING YOUR START-UP: TEN LEGAL MISTAKES EVERY ENTREPRENEUR SHOULD KNOW

      

            

ENFORCING YOUR RIGHTS UNDER A CONTRACT: WHAT HAPPENS WHEN SOMEONE BREAKS A PROMISE

 

By Sun Natha-Alade & Partners (SNATHAP)

Introduction

Contracts are the backbone of commercial and personal transactions. Whether it involves the sale of goods, employment, construction projects, tenancy arrangements, partnerships, or service agreements, contracts provide certainty and legal protection to the parties involved.

The law recognizes the principle that agreements freely entered into should be honoured. This is reflected in the ancient Latin maxim Pacta Sunt Servanda, meaning "agreements must be kept." Once parties have entered into a valid contract, each party is expected to perform their obligations according to the agreed terms.

However, disputes often arise when one party fails, refuses, or neglects to fulfil their obligations. Such conduct may amount to a breach of contract and may entitle the innocent party to legal remedies.

UNDERSTANDING THE NIGERIAN DATA PROTECTION ACT, 2023: WHAT EVERY BUSINESS OWNER MUST KNOW