How to Legally End Your Tenancy Early in Nigeria
Transferred for work? Found a better place? Here's how to exit your lease early in Nigeria without losing your deposit or facing legal issues.
Life happens — transfers, job loss, family emergencies. Exiting early is negotiable more often than agents admit.
Read your break clause
Some agreements allow early exit with two to three months' rent in lieu of notice.
Negotiate
Offer to help find a replacement tenant. Landlords prefer continuity over empty units.
Document everything
Written notice by email, handover date, meter readings, and key return receipt.
Published by Keyda — Nigeria's verified rental platform.
This article is general information only and is not legal advice. For specific situations, consult a qualified property lawyer in Nigeria.
Chidi Okonkwo
Property Law Editor
Contributing editor at Keyda, Nigeria's verified rental and property management platform.
