According to a TVC News film, renting a house in Lagos has grown increasingly difficult, particularly for unmarried women who encounter several obstacles in their quest for housing. Many locals find it challenging to locate secure living arrangements due to the competitive rental market and a dearth of reasonably priced housing options.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
In addition to the financial strain, single women are often subjected to discrimination by landlords and agents. These biases can manifest in the form of unreasonable demands and intrusive questions that have little to do with a potential tenant’s ability to pay rent. Many women express frustration at the system, which adds another layer of difficulty to an already stressful process.
Some women have shared their personal experiences, revealing the extent of the challenges they face in this biased rental landscape. In an interview with TVC News, many noted that it wasn’t just the high rent prices that posed an obstacle, but also the prejudices they encountered when dealing with landlords.
One woman recalled her encounter with a landlord when she first moved to Lagos, saying, “I came into Lagos in like 2019 to 2020 when I was looking for a place at first was difficult because most of the agent and landlord that I came across they had certain criteria. For instance, they asked you like my tribe, and my marital status. I met a landlord who told me that I was from the North, and he was like okay that is good because I thought you were Igbo and I don’t want any Igbo person in my house.”CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
