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Late Rent Notice - Template, Sample Form to Fill out

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What is a Late Rent Notice?

A Late Rent Notice is a ready-to-use legal template for Nigeria. You complete it by answering a few plain-English questions, then download the finished document in Word and PDF.

What does the Late Rent Notice cover?

The Late Rent Notice is organised into sections covering 1. PURPOSE OF THIS LETTER, 2. PARTICULARS OF THE OUTSTANDING RENT, 3. DEMAND FOR PAYMENT, 4. CONSEQUENCES OF NON-PAYMENT, TAKE NOTICE, so the important points are captured in a clear, consistent structure.

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You can download your completed Late Rent Notice as an editable Microsoft Word (.docx) file and as a PDF.

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Is a Late Rent Notice legally binding?

Once it is properly completed and signed by everyone involved, a Late Rent Notice is generally legally binding in Nigeria, provided it meets the legal requirements that apply to this type of document.

What laws apply to a Late Rent Notice in Nigeria?

A Late Rent Notice should comply with the laws in force in Nigeria. This template is built around the provisions such situations commonly require, but the rules can vary by region and change over time, so check the current requirements for your case.

Do I need a lawyer to use a Late Rent Notice?

For most standard situations you can complete the Late Rent Notice yourself using the guided questionnaire. For high-value, unusual or high-risk matters, it is sensible to have a qualified lawyer review the finished document.

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Download the completed Late Rent Notice as Word or PDF and sign it as required in Nigeria. Depending on the document this may involve a handwritten or electronic signature, and some documents also need witnesses.

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Most people finish the Late Rent Notice in just a few minutes by answering the plain-English questions. You can save your progress and come back to it at any time.

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TO: ________
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Dear ________,

RE: DEMAND FOR PAYMENT OF OUTSTANDING RENT IN RESPECT OF THE PROPERTY SITUATE AT ________

We refer to the tenancy agreement dated ________ (the "Tenancy Agreement") made between you, ________ (the "Tenant"), and our client/the undersigned, ________ (the "Landlord"), in respect of the premises situate at and known as ________ (the "Premises").

1. PURPOSE OF THIS LETTER

1.1 This letter constitutes formal notice and demand to you, in accordance with the terms of the Tenancy Agreement and the applicable tenancy legislation in force in ________ (including, where applicable, the Recovery of Premises Law and/or the Tenancy Law of the relevant State), that the rent payable under the Tenancy Agreement is in arrears and remains unpaid as at the date of this letter.

2. PARTICULARS OF THE OUTSTANDING RENT

2.1 Under the terms of the Tenancy Agreement, you covenanted to pay rent in the sum of \u20a6________ (________ Naira) for the rental period of ________.

2.2 The said rent fell due for payment on ________ and, despite the same having become due and payable, you have failed, refused and/or neglected to pay the same.

2.3 The total sum now outstanding and immediately payable by you is \u20a6________ (________ Naira), being arrears of rent together with any sums lawfully due under the Tenancy Agreement.

3. DEMAND FOR PAYMENT

3.1 We hereby DEMAND that you pay the said outstanding sum of \u20a6________ in full on or before ________ (the "Payment Deadline").

3.2 Payment may be made by way of ________ to the following account: Account Name: ________; Bank: ________; Account Number: ________.

4. CONSEQUENCES OF NON-PAYMENT

4.3 Nothing in this letter shall be construed as a waiver of any of the Landlord's rights, remedies or entitlements under the Tenancy Agreement or at law, all of which are expressly reserved.

5. AMICABLE RESOLUTION

5.1 Should you wish to discuss this matter, settle the outstanding sum or propose a workable payment arrangement, kindly contact the undersigned by telephone on ________ or by email at ________ before the Payment Deadline.

6. GENERAL

6.1 Please treat this letter as a formal demand for the immediate payment of the outstanding rent. Kindly disregard this notice if payment has already been made and crossed in transit, and please furnish us with evidence of such payment.

6.2 We trust that this matter will receive your prompt and favourable attention, and that it will not become necessary to resort to legal proceedings.

Yours faithfully,



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