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Kaduna Assembly considers bill to regulate house rent charges

The Speaker of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Yusuf Dahiru Liman, has sponsored a bill seeking to regulate house rent charges imposed by landlords and property owners across the state. The proposed legislation is aimed at addressing rising accommodation costs, which have placed increasing financial pressure on low-income earners, workers, students and young families. […] Kaduna Assembly…

Kaduna Assembly considers bill to regulate house rent charges

The Kaduna State House of Assembly's Speaker, Yusuf Dahiru Liman, has introduced a bill aimed at regulating house rent charges in the state. This proposed legislation seeks to tackle the increasing financial burden on low-income earners, workers, students, and young families due to rising accommodation costs. The bill aims to establish a fair framework for residential rent regulation while safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of both landlords and tenants.

It is currently under review by the relevant committee of the Assembly and is set to undergo a public hearing. The proposed law is in line with Governor Uba Sani’s administration's focus on reducing economic hardship and improving welfare for residents. The Assembly emphasizes that stakeholder engagement will continue throughout the legislative process to ensure the proposed law is practical, balanced, and meets the housing needs of Kaduna residents.

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