Building approval and property charges
Two property obligations trip owners up: getting building plan approval before you build (and regularising a structure put up without it), and paying Land Use Charge on the property you hold. Skip either and you risk demolition notices, fines or a sealed building. This guide explains both plainly.
Building approval & regularisation
- Building plan approval / permit — required before construction, from the state or local physical-planning authority, with your approved drawings, title and survey.
- Building regularisation — where a structure was built without approval, many states run a regularisation window to bring it onside and avoid demolition.
Land Use Charge
Land Use Charge (in Lagos; comparable property/tenement rates elsewhere) is a recurring charge on property. It accrues penalties if unpaid, and arrears can block a sale or transfer. We handle assessment queries, payment and arrears regularisation.
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