Port Harcourt tenant checklist

Before renting a Port Harcourt apartment, ask these questions.

A property can look attractive in a video and still have unresolved costs, access or maintenance issues. Use this checklist before committing funds.

Availability and authority

  1. Is the apartment still available today?
  2. Who is authorised by the owner to market it?
  3. Can the property be inspected before payment?
  4. Will a receipt and written tenancy agreement be provided?

Money and recurring costs

  1. What is the rent period?
  2. What are the agency, legal and caution fees?
  3. Is there a service charge, and exactly what does it cover?
  4. How are electricity, water, waste and security billed?

Condition and services

  1. Is each room ensuite, and do the taps and toilets work?
  2. What power supply and meter arrangement apply?
  3. What is the water source and storage capacity?
  4. Who handles repairs during the tenancy?

Location and daily use

  1. How is the road during heavy rain?
  2. Is parking allocated?
  3. What estate rules affect visitors, pets, generators or business use?
  4. How long is the real commute during peak hours?

Send the property link to SPM when requesting verification so the team can identify the exact record and reconfirm its current terms.