Residential Rental Application Letter - Template Form Pro · NG-law

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A Residential Rental Application Letter 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 Residential Rental Application Letter is organised into sections covering 1. The Property, 2. Proposed Terms of Tenancy, 3. Particulars of the Applicant, 4. Undertakings of the Applicant, 5. References and Verification, so the important points are captured in a clear, consistent structure.

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Tel: ________
Email: ________

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Dear Sir/Madam,

RE: APPLICATION TO RENT RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SITUATE AT ________

I, ________, of ________, write to formally express my interest in taking, on a tenancy, the residential property described below ("the Property"), of which you are the landlord/agent.

§1. The Property

Description: ________

Local Government Area / State: ________

§2. Proposed Terms of Tenancy

2.1 I propose to take the Property for a fixed term of ________, commencing on or about my intended date of entry, being ________.

2.2 I propose an annual rent of ₦________ (________), payable in such manner as may be agreed in the formal tenancy agreement.

2.4 I am willing to pay a refundable security/caution deposit of ₦________ (________), to be held and refunded in accordance with the terms of the tenancy agreement and applicable law.

§3. Particulars of the Applicant

3.1 I am employed as ________ at ________, and earn a monthly income of ₦________ (________).

3.2 My means of identification is ________, bearing number ________, a copy of which is enclosed for your records.

3.3 I seek quiet, clean and safe premises for my residence, and I am satisfied that the Property is well suited to my requirements.

§4. Undertakings of the Applicant

4.2 I undertake to use the Property for residential purposes only, and not to assign, sublet or part with possession save with your prior written consent.

§5. References and Verification

5.1 I enclose a reference letter from ________ of ________ (Tel: ________) in support of this application.

5.2 I consent to your conducting such lawful verification and reference checks as you may reasonably require, and to the processing of my personal data solely for the purpose of assessing this application, in accordance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023.

§6. General

6.1 This letter constitutes an expression of interest only and shall not create any tenancy or binding obligation until a formal tenancy agreement is executed by both parties.

Should you require any further information, kindly contact me by telephone on ________ or by email at ________.

I thank you for your kind consideration and look forward to a favourable response.

Yours faithfully,




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(Applicant)

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