Lagos low end accomodation tips: If you are about to check out a flat and you see a lot of Mai Ruwas (Guys selling water) around the area, just know that there is a water problem there.

Don't just take estate and Landlords word for it.

If you hear "Government go soon fix the road", just know that is a lie,.

Sonwo-Olu has other baby boy things to do.

Stay only if you are ok with managing the bad road (e.g. most of your movement will be on okada)

Try to look for apartment during the rainy season, if not.

Whether it is rainy (season) or not, look for signs of where the walls/ fences in the area look discoloured at the bottom or covered in moss.

That is where water reaches when it rains.

If you are looking for an apartment on the topmost floor, look at the internal walls for lines which are tell tale signs of a leaking roof.

If they just repainted this is hard. Either way get assurances on who bears external damage (like roof leakage repairs)

If you see signs on the walls saying "stop the violence", "lets leave in peace".

Them dey do better cultism for that end.

If you still take the house, anything wey you see manage am like that.

Anything the agent and landlord tell you that "na just to complete am na", better get it in writing or avoid if you have options.

Especially in low end housing.

Rule of thumb, one modest septic tank (soakaway) AT LEAST for a block of four flats.

You have been warned.

This is especially important in very swampy areas.

Yes, the estate agent will carry you to meet another estate agent who will carry you to meet another estate agent.

If them to disturb you for money, give them recharge card.

But try to avoid the situation where you have 3+ estate agents showing you one house

If parking space is important to you, better be careful with accepting "don't worry we dey park outside".

They don't need to steal your whole car, just the brainbox or something else.

Popular addition, don't know how I forgot it.

Always ask for the NEPA bill. Before you carry national debt.