The Ebonyi State Executive Council has approved the transmission of bills to the Ebonyi State House of Assembly to regulate house rents and fees charged by estate agents in the state. The council also approved bills to regulate the sale of metal and electrical scraps.
The Ebonyi State Commissioner for Information, Ikeuwah Omebeh, announced this on Tuesday while briefing reporters on the outcome of the council meeting at the Government House, Abakaliki. A video clip obtained by PREMIUM TIMES showed Mr Omebeh making the announcement.
The Commissioner explained that the proposed legislation would place restrictions on “arbitrary” charges by house agents and rent increases by landlords. He stressed that, if the legislation is approved, agents will not be allowed to collect fees exceeding two per cent of the total rent paid by tenants in the state. The official maintained that the move is aimed at protecting tenants from excessive charges and ensuring that only qualified and registered agents operate in accordance with the law.
Bill on metal, electrical scraps
Mr Omebeh also stated that the bill on metal and electrical scraps would regulate the buying, selling, possession, transportation, and disposal of scrap materials across the state.
