Property Management
Property and land matters turn on documentation and process. Whether you are buying, letting, or managing property, the legal groundwork determines whether your interest is secure.
Who this is for
- Real estate investors and absentee landlords, including diaspora owners
- Buyers and sellers of land and developed property
- Landlords managing tenancies and recovering possession
Problems we address
- Land is sold with defective title or without governor's consent, discovered only after paying
- Rental defaults and the difficulty of recovering possession without breaching a tenant's rights
- Boundaries on the ground do not match the survey plan
How the chambers helps
- 1
Conduct title verification and searches at the land registry before you commit
- 2
Prepare and review sale agreements, deeds of assignment, and tenancy agreements
- 3
Advise on governor's consent and represent landlords in recovery of premises where appropriate
Common questions
What should I check before buying land in Nigeria?
Confirm the registered owner through a land registry search, chart the survey plan, inspect the land physically, review the chain of title, and check whether governor's consent is required, all before paying any deposit.
What is governor's consent and do I need it?
Under the Land Use Act, most land is held on a leasehold from the state governor, so a sale or assignment generally requires the governor's consent to be fully valid and registrable. Factor it in from the start.
Can you help landlords recover rent or possession?
Yes. We advise landlords on valid notices and, where necessary, represent them in recovery of premises proceedings in line with the applicable tenancy law.
Ready to discuss your matter?
Speak with Sam Onah & Associates about property management in Calabar and across Nigeria.