Document background
The 7 Day Notice To Pay Rent is a crucial document in Nigerian property law, used when tenants have failed to pay their rent by the due date specified in their lease agreement. This notice is typically issued after informal attempts to collect rent have been unsuccessful and serves as the first formal step in the legal process of rent recovery. The document must comply with the Recovery of Premises Act and relevant state-specific tenancy laws in Nigeria, particularly important in states with additional rental regulations like Lagos. It contains essential information including the exact amount of rent owed, the rental period in question, and clear payment instructions. The notice formally informs tenants that they have seven days to settle their outstanding rent or face potential legal proceedings for recovery of premises. This document is a mandatory prerequisite before a landlord can initiate formal eviction proceedings or take other legal actions to recover the property.
