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Request for Extension of Time to Pay Rent - Form Pro · NG-law

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A Request for Extension of Time to Pay Rent 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.

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The Request for Extension of Time to Pay Rent is organised into sections covering Introduction, Purpose of this Letter, Particulars of the Rent, Request for Waiver of Penalty, Undertaking and Good Faith, so the important points are captured in a clear, consistent structure.

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Email: ________

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Dear Sir/Madam,

RE: REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR PAYMENT OF RENT IN RESPECT OF THE PREMISES AT ________

§1. Introduction. I am the tenant in lawful occupation of the demised premises situate and known as ________ (hereinafter referred to as “the Premises”), held by virtue of a tenancy agreement dated ________ made between yourself as Landlord and myself as Tenant (hereinafter referred to as “the Tenancy Agreement”).

§2. Purpose of this Letter. I write to respectfully request an extension of time within which to pay the rent presently due under the Tenancy Agreement, as I am regrettably unable to pay same as and when due owing to the following reason(s):

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§3. Particulars of the Rent. Pursuant to the terms of the Tenancy Agreement dated ________, the annual rent of ________ became due and payable on ________. I hereby request your kind indulgence to permit me to pay the said rent on or before ________.

§4. Request for Waiver of Penalty. I am aware that the Tenancy Agreement contains a provision imposing a penalty and/or interest in respect of any late payment of rent. I would be most grateful if, in the peculiar circumstances of this case, you would graciously consider waiving the said penalty and/or interest.

§7. Mode of Response. Should you graciously decide to grant this request, I would be obliged if you would communicate your acceptance to me in writing by electronic mail at ________, or by telephone on ________.

§8. Conclusion. I sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may occasion and respectfully urge you to consider this request favourably. Thank you for your kind understanding and consideration of this matter. I look forward to your favourable response.

Yours faithfully,



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Date: ________

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