03/31/2026
10 Things every Smart Tenant must Check before Renting
🥢 1. That Fine Street does it Swim When it Rains?
Don’t be deceived by dry season beauty. Visit after rainfall or ask around. Some houses turn into swimming pools overnight.
🥢 2. Is the Landlord Peaceful or “Monitoring Spirit”?
This one matters more than you think.
Some landlords don’t just collect rent they supervise your life. New TV? They notice. New fridge? They calculate your salary. Next thing rent increase is waiting for you.
🥢 3. Same Compound With Landlord? Think Twice
Peaceful for some pressure cooker for others.
From your visitors to your generator everything becomes “community project.”
🥢 4. Water is Life Confirm it
Don’t assume. Ask questions. Check the borehole because once water becomes a problem, comfort disappears.
🥢 5. Check the Light Situation don’t Guess
“How many hours of light?” is not a rude question. Also check if there are bill issues or wahala with meters.
🥢 6. Security especially at Night
Daytime can deceive you. Ask about robbery, theft, and how safe it is when everywhere is quiet.
🥢 7. Talk to Tenants not just Agent
Agents will market.Tenants will tell you the truth.
Big difference.
🥢 8. Inspect like your Money depends on it (Because It Does)
Check roof, toilet, doors, water flow, everything.
“Don’t worry we will fix it” has caused many regrets.
🥢 9. Hidden Charges will humble you
Rent is one thing Agreement, agency, caution, service charge another thing entirely. Always ask: “How much is everything in total?”
🥢 10. Any Family or Ownership Wahala?
Very important. Some houses have more than one “owner.” Today you pay tomorrow another person shows up.
🥢 11. Network because Peace Includes Internet Too
No network = frustration.
Imagine trekking outside every time just to make a call 😭
The truth is this you are not just renting a house you are renting peace of mind.
Choose wisely.
Now tell me honestly 👇🏾
What is the worst thing a landlord or agent has ever done to you?
Let’s learn from each other.
