A Nigeria-ready tenancy agreement for any property — customize and download in minutes

A tenancy agreement is the contract a landlord (or property manager) and a tenant sign to put the letting of a property in writing. This template is a standard, plain-English format tailored to Nigerian law and works for any type of property — residential or commercial. It reflects the rules Nigerian state tenancy laws (such as the Lagos State Tenancy Law) place on landlords and tenants: limits on how much rent may be collected in advance, the statutory notices needed to end a tenancy and recover possession, the requirement to go through the courts rather than self-help, and stamp duty on the agreement.

Just answer a few simple questions — the landlord's and tenant's details, the property and the state it is in, the rent and payment frequency, the term and deposit — and your personalized Nigerian tenancy agreement is generated instantly, ready to download as PDF or Word.

What this tenancy agreement includes

- Clear identification of the Landlord / property manager and the Tenant, and the State where the property is located (which sets the applicable tenancy law)

- The Property, a residential or commercial type selector, and its permitted use

- A fixed yearly term with start and end dates

- The rent, paid monthly or yearly, plus an advance-rent clause reflecting the statutory limits (no more than one year's rent from a yearly tenant, or six months from a monthly tenant) and a landlord's duty to issue receipts

- A refundable security deposit / caution fee with clear rules on deductions and return

- Utilities, rates and outgoings, and a fair split of maintenance and repair responsibilities

- Rules on alterations, assignment and subletting, an insurance clause, and the landlord's right of entry with quiet-enjoyment protection

- A renewal clause and a periodic-tenancy fallback

- An ending-the-tenancy and recovery-of-possession clause reflecting Nigerian practice — seven days' notice of intention to recover possession after a fixed term, statutory notice-to-quit periods for periodic tenancies, and no eviction without a court order

- A stamp duty clause, notices clause, and a governing-law clause pointing to the state's courts or rent tribunal

- A signature block for the landlord, tenant and a witness

How to create your tenancy agreement

1. Open the template and click Generate.

2. Answer the guided questions — the parties, the property and state, the rent and frequency, the term, deposit and any special terms.

3. Generate the document — your details are merged into the agreement automatically.

4. Review and download as PDF or Word, then sign before a witness, pay the applicable stamp duty, and have the agreement stamped.

Who is this tenancy agreement for?

Landlords, property managers and agents letting a home, flat, shop, office or unit anywhere in Nigeria, and tenants who want a clear, law-compliant contract. Because tenancy law in Nigeria is made at state level, you enter the State where the property is, and the agreement applies that state's tenancy law and courts.

Disclaimer: This template is provided for convenience and general information only and is not legal advice. Tenancy law in Nigeria is governed at state level (for example the Lagos State Tenancy Law 2011), and some areas and property types are treated differently. Advance-rent limits, notice periods, stamp duty and recovery-of-premises procedures can change and are strictly enforced. For high-value or commercial lettings, or anything you are unsure about, have the final agreement reviewed by a qualified Nigerian lawyer before signing.

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What's included

- Professional formatting and layout

- Easy customization with guided questions

- Multiple export formats: pdf, docx

- Clauses aligned with Nigerian state tenancy law (advance rent, notice to quit, stamp duty)

- Instant download after generation

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Tenancy Agreement Template (Nigeria)