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Tenant's Maintenance Request Letter - Template Form

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Tenant's Maintenance Request Letter?

A Tenant's Maintenance Request 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.

What does the Tenant's Maintenance Request Letter cover?

The Tenant's Maintenance Request Letter is organised into sections covering Introduction, Particulars of the Tenancy, Background, Particulars of Repairs Required, Landlord's Repairing Obligation, so the important points are captured in a clear, consistent structure.

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You can download your completed Tenant's Maintenance Request Letter as an editable Microsoft Word (.docx) file and as a PDF.

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Is a Tenant's Maintenance Request Letter legally binding?

Once it is properly completed and signed by everyone involved, a Tenant's Maintenance Request Letter is generally legally binding in Nigeria, provided it meets the legal requirements that apply to this type of document.

What laws apply to a Tenant's Maintenance Request Letter in Nigeria?

A Tenant's Maintenance Request Letter 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 Tenant's Maintenance Request Letter?

For most standard situations you can complete the Tenant's Maintenance Request Letter 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.

How do I sign the Tenant's Maintenance Request Letter?

Download the completed Tenant's Maintenance Request Letter 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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How long does it take to complete a Tenant's Maintenance Request Letter?

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Dear Sir/Madam,

RE: FORMAL REQUEST FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS TO THE DEMISED PREMISES SITUATE AT ________

§1. Introduction. I write in my capacity as the tenant in lawful occupation of the premises situate at and known as ________ ("the Premises"), to make a formal demand for the maintenance and repairs hereinafter particularised to be carried out on the Premises.

§2. Particulars of the Tenancy. The Premises were let to me pursuant to a tenancy agreement dated ________ at a rent of ________ per ________. I have been in lawful and continuous possession of the Premises since ________, and my rent is paid up to ________.

§4. Particulars of Repairs Required. Specifically, the following repairs are required to be carried out:

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§6. Right of Entry and Notice. I confirm my willingness to afford you or your duly authorised contractors reasonable access to the Premises for the purpose of effecting the repairs, provided that you furnish me with not less than ________ prior written notice of the intended date and time of entry, in accordance with the tenancy agreement and the applicable provisions of the Tenancy/Recovery of Premises Law of ________.

§7. Demand and Time for Compliance. I kindly request that the aforesaid repairs be carried out at your earliest convenience and, in any event, within fourteen (14) days from the date of this letter. Time shall be of the essence in this regard.

§8. Reservation of Rights. TAKE NOTICE that should you fail, refuse or neglect to respond to this letter or to take appropriate action within the said period of fourteen (14) days, I shall be at liberty, without further notice or reference to you, to pursue all such remedies as are available to me under the tenancy agreement and the laws of ________, including (where permitted) effecting the repairs and setting off the reasonable costs thereof against accruing rent, and/or seeking such relief as a court of competent jurisdiction may grant. All my rights in this regard are expressly reserved.

§9. I thank you for your anticipated cooperation and look forward to your prompt action in this matter.

Yours faithfully,




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