The Lagos State Government has announced plans to introduce a new tenancy law aimed at addressing arbitrary rent increases, illegal charges, and other alleged exploitative practices within the real estate sector.

The disclosure was made by Moruf Akinderu-Fatai during the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing held in Alausa.

According to the commissioner, the proposed legislation—currently before the Lagos State House of Assembly—is designed to tackle concerns surrounding excessive rent hikes, arbitrary agency fees, and fraudulent activities allegedly carried out by unregistered estate agents.

Akinderu-Fatai explained that one of the major provisions of the bill would require all estate agents operating in Lagos to register with the Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority (LASRERA). He noted that operating without registration would become a punishable offence once the bill becomes law.

The commissioner also stated that the proposed law seeks to curb practices such as excessive service charges, multiple sales of properties, and other forms of real estate fraud.

In addition, he revealed that the bill proposes faster handling of tenancy disputes through weekend and public holiday sittings for tenancy-related matters.

According to him, the law, if passed, would apply across all parts of Lagos State, while tenants seeking legal action against landlords would be expected to provide proof of rent payment and updated utility bills before filing cases in court.