A Nigerian businesswoman has ignited a fierce online debate after a video of her removing a glass door from her former shop went viral on TikTok. The lady, identified as @shindabhairworld6 on the platform, took the drastic step as she relocated from the commercial space, claiming she was the one who originally installed the door and was not willing to leave it for the landlord.
Why She Removed the Door: A History of Frustration
In the now-trending video, the lady is seen detaching the door from its frame. She accompanied the clip with a caption that hinted at prolonged issues with the property owner. She stated her shop rent was abruptly increased from N600,000 to a staggering N1.2 million, a decision she believed was motivated by her successful sales in the location.
"Upon all the frustrations them dey give me, them still get mind increase my shop rent from 600k to 1.2million just because they say my sales is always massive in the shop," she explained in a separate video. She announced the move to a new location, promising more updates.
Public Reaction: Support and Criticism
The video quickly generated a buzz, with the comment section divided. A significant number of social media users supported her action, stating they would do the same for any fixture they personally installed in a rented apartment or store.
Comments like "I love this" from @Eyinju wine,liquor and drinks and "I am proud of you" from @Styled by anike flooded the post. Another user, @D kings cut and spa, commented, "Am doing this soon them think say them dey mad them never no Wetin dey my mind," indicating others might follow her example.
However, not all feedback was positive. A user named @Victoria expressed disapproval, stating, "I can never support this Haba," highlighting the ethical dilemma the action presented to some viewers.
Broader Context of Landlord-Tenant Tensions
This incident sheds light on the common tensions between landlords and tenants in Nigeria, especially regarding property improvements. The lady's action taps into a widespread sentiment among tenants who invest personal funds into upgrading rented spaces.
This is not an isolated narrative. Legit.ng had previously reported a case where a lady renovated an uncompleted building to use as a shop, only for the landlady to rent it out to another tenant after completion. Another report detailed a pastor who allegedly disappeared without paying seven years' rent, leaving a homeowner abroad to seek legal redress.
The businesswoman's final message in her viral video captured her stance: "If e reach your turn, leave am for one landlord. I no wicked. I only followed the rules. First to do no dey pain." Her story continues to spark conversations about tenant rights, personal investment, and the boundaries of property modification in rental agreements.
