House of Assembly declares war on illegal house agents
Worried at the increasing cost of house rent, especially in Jos metropoli, the Plateau State House of Assembly has declared war in real estate sector, by banning illegal house agents.
The lawmakers also moved to regulate unauthorized house agents while repealing the state’s outdated rent edict.
The motion which was raised during plenary on Thursday by Rt. Hon. Gabriel Dewan, also exposed the unchecked excesses of illegal agents who exploit accommodation seekers with exorbitant charges and fraudulent practices.
While addressing the House, Dewan expressed worry that both landlords and tenants have become victims of unprofessional conduct due to the absence of proper regulation in the housing sector.
He noted that lawmakers will no longer sit back and watch as agents and scrupulous landlords exploit tenants.
The lawmakers unanimously resolved not to allow citizens to suffer in the hands of individuals who take advantage of the housing needs of Plateau people.
After deliberations, members unanimously resolved to introduce a licensing system to sanitize the operations of house agents and protect the public from further exploitation.
