The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR), Osun State Chapter, has raised concerns about the absence of a functional rent tribunal, emphasizing the adverse effects on landlords and tenants. The organization has called for urgent reestablishment of the Rent Tribunal in Osun State, which has remained inactive for over a year.
In a letter signed by the Chairman of Osun CDHR, Emmanuel Olowu, it was emphasized that prompt attention to this matter would not only ease the burden on the judicial system but also foster a fair and transparent environment for addressing tenancy issues. Additionally, the organization highlighted that reinstating the tribunal would contribute to an increase in the state’s internally generated revenue.
Olowu further pointed out that the absence of a functioning rent tribunal has led to a rise in unresolved rental issues, resulting in the wastage of state government resources on payments to redundant staff and a reduction in internally generated revenue.
According to Olowu, “We are writing to bring to your attention a matter of significant concern regarding the closure of the Rent Tribunal in Osun State, which has been inactive for over a year.
“The absence of a functioning Rent Tribunal has resulted in adverse consequences for landlords, tenants, and the state.
“The closure of the Rent Tribunal has left numerous citizens without a proper avenue to address and resolve tenancy-related disputes.
“This vacuum has given rise to increased tensions and conflicts between landlords and tenants, as well as a surge in unresolved rental issues.
“We therefore want you to know that the negative impacts of this closure extend beyond individual disputes, affecting the overall stability of the rental market in Osun State.
“Without a dedicated forum for dispute resolution, both landlords and tenants face challenges in navigating legal complexities, resulting in a strained and unbalanced rental ecosystem.”
