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Bill to regulate tenancy agreements passes second reading in Plateau Assembly
The Plateau State House of Assembly has passed for second reading a bill seeking to regulate tenancy agreements and improve relationships between landlords and tenants across the state.
The proposed legislation aims to promote fairness in rental arrangements, ensure proper documentation of tenancy agreements and address cases of unlawful eviction.
The bill successfully scaled the second reading during plenary after lawmakers debated its potential impact on housing matters in the state.
Leading the debate, Hon. Theodore Maiyaki stressed the need for a legal framework that would tackle long-standing challenges surrounding tenancy issues in Plateau State.
Maiyaki explained that the proposed law would help create clearer rules governing rental agreements while also encouraging better understanding between landlords and tenants.
Supporting the motion, Hon. Adamu Aliyu, who represents Jos North North Constituency, described the bill as a crucial step towards safeguarding the rights of both property owners and tenants.
In his contribution during deliberations, Hon. Aliyu emphasised the need for equity, formal tenancy agreements, and an end to arbitrary evictions that often lead to disputes and insecurity in residential areas.
After extensive debate, Speaker Rt. Hon. Naanlong Daniel directed the Clerk of the House to read the bill for the second time. It subsequently passed second reading without opposition and was committed to the relevant committee for further legislative scrutiny and public input.
The proposed legislation is expected to bring order, transparency, and legal safeguards to tenancy practices in Plateau State, particularly in urban centres like Jos where rent-related conflicts are common.
Stakeholders have welcomed the development, noting that once enacted, the law could serve as a model for addressing similar challenges in other states.
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