ABSTRACT
This research was carried out to examine effects of landlord and tenant relationship on residential property in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area as a case study. The research approach was descriptive survey. Selected residential houses were chosen for the study, structured questionnaires were used as instrument to collect data. Hence a total of one hundred and twenty (120) copies of questionnaires were distributed to the respondents randomly for date collection and a total of eighty (80) were returned for data analyses. Frequency tables and simple percentages were used to analyzed and answer the research questions. The study revealed that; residential property is faced with positive and negative effects which are; a cordial relationship between landlord and tenant makes both parties to enjoy stay in the property and that increase the property value. Conflict between landlord and tenant causes effects on building such as loss of lives and destruction of property through fighting, loss of value on the property as various component of the property may destroy due to the fight and it may cause economy set back in terms of redevelopment of property. However, the following recommendations were suggested by the researcher; landlords should ensures that they maintained harmonious relationship with their tenants, tenant should work in accordance with their terms and lease agreements, and also by making sure that a lease agreement is signs and adhered to prevent unnecessary conflicts which can lead to the reduction in property value.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER TITLE PAGE
Title Page – – – – – – – i
Declaration – – – – – – – ii
Approval/certification – – – – – iii
Dedication – – – – – – – iv
Acknowledgements – – – – – v
Abstract – – – – – – – vi
Table of contents – – – – – – vii-ix
List of Tables – – – – – – x
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the study – – – – – 1
1.2 Statement of the Problem – – – – – 3
1.3 Aim/Objectives of the Study – – – – 5
1.4 Research Questions – – – – – 6
1.5 Scope of the Study – – – – – – 6
1.6 Significance of the Study – – – – – 6
1.6 Limitations of the Study – – – – – 7
1.7 The Study Area – – – – – – 7
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Introduction – – – – – – – 10
2.2 Definition of Terms – – – – – 10
2.3 Historical Survey – – – – – – 11
2.3.1 Concept of Residential Property – – – 11
2.3.2 Type of Residential Property – – – – 12
2.3.3 Landlord – – – – – – – 13
2.3.4 Tenant – – – – – – – 15
2.3.5 Effect of Landlord-Tenant on Residential Property – 16
2.3.6 Factors that affect landlord-tenant relationship – 17
2.3.7 Challenges Facing Residential Property – – 19
2.3.8 Solutions to the challenges facing Residential Property- 21
2.3.9 Ways to Better Foster a Cordial Relationship between
Landlord and Tenant – – – – – 24
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Research Methodology – – – – – 26
3.2 Sources of Data – – – – – – 26
3.3 Population of the Study – – – – – 27
3.4 Data Collection Procedure – – – – 27
CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PERSENTATION AND ANALYSIS
4.1 General Responses to Questions – – – 28
4.2 Data Analysis – – – – – – 28
4.3 Discussion of Finding – – – – – 36
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
5.1 Summary of Finding – – – – – 38
5.2 Conclusion – – – – – – – 39
5.3 Recommendation – – – – – – 40
References
Appendix/Appendices
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
- BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Maintaining healthy landlord – tenant relationship in a residential property is a pre-requisite for societal advancement and growth. Good tenant employee relations back up by a comprehensive tenancy agreement and timely payment of rents are required for a cordial relationship to exist between the landlords and to also boost tenant satisfaction. Tenant relations generally deal with avoiding and resolving issues concerning residents living in a landlord property. These issues may relate to house rent, tenancy agreements, and may result in conflict if not properly managed (Salleh.2008). The relationship of landlord and tenant may be defined as the relationship that exists between parties to a lease. It usually arises when the owner of an estate grants, usually by means of contract the right to possession of his land or part of it, to another person to hold for a specific period of time. Such a grant is what is called a lease demise or tenancy. The period granted is the term or term of years. This relationship is one of tenure which means that it is for a period which is either subject to definite limits.