5 Things You Should Watch Out For Before Renting An Apartment In Nigeria

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Renting an apartment is one of the most stressful things a person can ever experience as there are a lot of dishonest agents and impatient landlords who are bent on taking advantage of people’s vulnerability and ignorance.

As an individual who desires to get an apartment for his or her comfort, it then becomes pivotal to watch out for certain factors that will increase your chances of getting a place that will suit your interest and that of your family.

In this article on EKO HOT BLOG, we would be looking at things you must watch out for, before renting an apartment in Nigeria.

1. The security condition of the apartment and locality

The issue of security is one prevailing challenge that has eaten deep into the society, hence; it becomes necessary to make an adequate investigation before choosing your place of residence. Some places within Nigeria have security issues, in other words, those areas are reputed for their violence and periodic unrest, robbery, cult clash and other peace threatening factors, thus; it becomes vital to make proper research on this angle.

2. The attitude of the landlord or caretaker

The attitude and relationship between the landlord and his tenants is an important factor to consider before choosing an apartment in any locale. There have been several cases of clashes and injustice between landlords and tenants simply because of a misunderstanding which escalated to something grievous. Most house owners are in the habit of exploiting their occupants and taking undue advantage of them, thereby making irrational and unfair policies.

3. The history of the apartment

What was the condition of the previous occupant of the apartment? Was the apartment at any point invaded by robbers? Was there a case of a previous fire accident? What was the complaint of the previous occupants? These are questions and more you should ask before deciding to rent an apartment. The idea of blindly choosing a house without proper investigation can amount to regrets in the future.

4. The topography or condition of the environment especially in the rainy season.

This is a major challenge that is common in Africa, especially in Nigeria. Before renting an apartment, whether in a rural or urban area, it is extremely important to do your search during the rainy season. This will give you a better insight into the condition of the environment you choose to reside in. Searching for an apartment during the dry season isn’t always favourable, as it may not give you a realistic appearance of things.

5. The availability of water

I’m sure you understand the necessity of water for man, that is the more reason you should make this area a priority in your search for an apartment.

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Water can sometimes be a major challenge in most areas, especially in a rural locale, thus; it becomes necessary to verify the availability of water in a place before choosing your residence, most especially pipe-borne water.

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