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Abia State Assembly Moves to Reform Property Sector, Merges Real Estate and Tenancy Bills
The Abia State House of Assembly has taken a significant step towards strengthening property administration and tenancy regulation in the state, following the presentation of a report by its Committee on Lands and Housing during plenary.
The report focused on two critical legislative proposals: H.A.B. 34, the Abia State of Nigeria Real Estate Regulatory Bill, 2025, and H.A.B. 36, the Abia State of Nigeria Landlords and Tenants Bill, 2025.
After a comprehensive review of both bills, the committee recommended that the two legislative proposals be consolidated into a single, comprehensive law aimed at addressing issues relating to real estate transactions, tenancy agreements, landlord-tenant relationships, and the regulation of property agents across the state.
As part of its recommendations, the committee proposed that the merged legislation should bear the title: A Bill for a Law to Establish the Abia State Property and Tenancy Regulatory Authority, Protection of Tenants and Landlords, Agents Regulations and Other Related Matters.
The committee further urged the House to fast-track the passage of the proposed legislation, emphasizing that its eventual enactment would provide a structured legal framework for real estate operations in Abia State. The proposed law is also expected to enhance transparency in property transactions, regulate the activities of agents, and protect the rights and interests of both landlords and tenants.
Members of the House unanimously adopted the committee’s recommendations during the plenary session. Following its adoption, the report was committed to the Committee of the Whole House for detailed consideration and further legislative action.
The development marks another important milestone in the Assembly’s efforts to modernize the state’s property sector and establish a more efficient, fair, and legally protected environment for property ownership, tenancy, and real estate business activities in Abia State.