A Nigerian lady who secured an affordable apartment in Lagos has shared a video showing how she renovated the property, which was poorly maintained by previous occupants. The video has sparked widespread reactions on social media.
Lady Takes on Renovation After Landlord Refuses
The woman, identified as @eriataalexandra on TikTok, explained that her landlord decided not to renovate the house. She took it upon herself to transform the space, installing new doors, POP ceilings, and rewiring the electrical system. She also replaced the kitchen and bathroom sinks, which she described as unsightly.
Viral Video Captures Renovation Journey
In the caption, she wrote: "Renovating this affordable apartment with me on a budget! Did I make the right choice?!" She added in the comments that her landlord promised not to increase the rent or evict her, but the agreement was not put in writing. She said, "My landlord said I don't need a written agreement so I don't think I have anything to worry about."
Mixed Reactions from Netizens
Many viewers advised her to get a written agreement. NAKIVA SKIN commented: "What you should have done was have an agreement with him before you start changing anything and have it in writing, signed by him and his lawyer or agent. Because he can do the undo when he sees how fine the house looks." Omonickky said: "Hope you paid for 2 years… won't be surprised if he increases the rent or asks you to move out after one year." Luxe locks by Annabelle suggested: "You should have just bought the house." Others like Maggiebaebe expressed support: "Girl be happy that's all that matters anyway… can't wait to see the end result."
Related Stories on Lagos Rentals
In similar stories, a Nigerian lady showed a Lagos apartment with an annual rent of N1.1 million, while another man displayed a dilapidated apartment in Surulere going for N1.2 million yearly. A separate report featured a lady who found an apartment with N550,000 rent, highlighting the challenges of house hunting in Lagos.
