Fee limits we enforce
Every listing shows all fees up front, and we check them against these limits before it goes live. Listings above a legal limit can't be published; listings above a guideline are marked so you can ask questions.
Lagos residential tenancy
Lagos · Rent & lease
- Agency fee: —
- Legal / agreement fee: 10% of annual rent
- Caution deposit: —
- Service charge: —
- Rent paid in advance: 12 months
Lagos State Tenancy Law 2011 (rent in advance for new tenants); Lagos State Government guidance on agreement/legal fees, enforced by LASRERA
Legal/agreement fee capped at 10% of annual rent; no more than one year's rent in advance for a new tenancy. Agency fee is not capped by this rule — the default 10% guideline is shown on the listing form.
Default rental guideline
All states (default) · Rent & lease
- Agency fee: 10% of annual rent
- Legal / agreement fee: 10% of annual rent
- Caution deposit: —
- Service charge: —
- Rent paid in advance: —
Common market practice (not a statutory limit)
Applies in states without their own rule. Listings above it can still be published, with a visible note.
Default sales guideline
All states (default) · Sales
- Agency fee: 5% of the price
- Legal / agreement fee: 5% of the price
- Caution deposit: —
- Service charge: —
Common market practice (not a statutory limit)
Agency commission and legal fees on sales are usually negotiated; this flags unusually high fees.
The limits for a listing's state apply; where a state has no rule, the default applies. Short lets aren't covered.
These limits are a guide based on published law and regulator guidance and are not legal advice. If you're asked to pay more, tell us or report the listing.