In a recent online plea, Ikechukwu, a Nigerian tenant, found himself facing eviction threats from his landlord due to the occupancy of the entire compound space with his trio of cars.
Drawing attention to this predicament, human rights activist Mr. Atanda Olatunji took to his social media platform to share Ikechukwu's plight with the online community.
Expressing his distress, Ikechukwu, the embattled tenant, disclosed that his landlord is contemplating eviction solely based on the space taken up by his three cars within the compound.
Attempting to justify his car fleet, Ikechukwu clarified that the three vehicles are utilized for business purposes, specifically for renting out to individuals working for ride-sharing services like Uber.
In his defense, Ikechukwu questioned the landlord's stance and pondered whether the property owner harbors ill will towards his tenant's prosperity.
Quoting Ikechukwu's statement: "My Landlord wants to Evict me because I have 3 cars. He said that I have occupied the whole space in the compound. But these cars are used for my Business, cos I hire it out to guys using it for Uber, and they come to pick it in the morning and return it in the Night."
Check out some reactions trailing the post …
Offering his perspective, David Elaigwu Abah asserted, "But the house you rented is for residential purpose not commercial, so packing 3 cars, especially when there is limited space for others to pack, is wrong. If you have three cars, then your business is due to have an office where you can park them."
Adebisi Ademola simplified the matter, stating, "The only issue here is if the landlord stays in the same compound and others are secretly complaining of the parking lot not equitably shared cos you are parking beyond the available space for you or probably you block others' movement space."
Echoing this sentiment, Chukwuma Victor A suggested, "Since these are business cars, find a business garage to be packing them. Your landlord is not against your progress; rather, you are the one disrupting the peace of the yard."
Adding a touch of practical advice, Olatoun Sofela Adebowale opined, "Some tenant and their audacity, since you said you use the cars for business, why not rent a space or talk to someone that has a big and safe compound to keep two of the cars? You can't be using people's space for your business where you make money and still can't be humble or do the right thing to avoid issues. If I can't afford to rent a space I will pet my landlord and make him or her understand not forming my right my right. Ire oo."
For a visual representation of the conversation, refer to the image below.
