Senate To Pass Bill Seeking To Reduce House Rents

A bill seeking to reduce the high cost of house rents paid by tenants across the country is being considered by the Nigerian Senate.

The bill which is being sponsored by the Senate Committee Chairman on Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Senator Dino Melaye, would protect both tenants and landlords.

Melaye said that the lawmakers would ensure the passage ‘Rent Edit’ bill before the end of the 8th Senate.

A statement issued by the Director of Information at the housing arm of the Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing, Eno Olotu, in Abuja, on Wednesday said:

“Not everybody can own a house. The Rent Edit Bill will help guide and curb excessive rents in the Federal Capital Territory and the nation at large,” he said.