The Kaduna State House of Assembly is considering a bill aimed at regulating house rent charges and addressing the rising cost of accommodation across the state.

The proposed legislation, sponsored by the Speaker of the House, Yusuf Dahiru Liman, seeks to establish a framework for residential rent regulation while protecting the rights and interests of both landlords and tenants.

The bill is expected to provide relief for low-income earners, workers, students and young families who have continued to face increasing financial pressure due to high accommodation costs.

According to the Assembly, the proposed law is designed to create a fair and balanced system for determining and regulating rent charges imposed by landlords, property owners and other accommodation providers in Kaduna State.

The legislation has been referred to the relevant committee of the House for detailed legislative consideration.As part of the process, the Kaduna State House of Assembly is also conducting a public hearing to enable key stakeholders to contribute to the proposed law.

Stakeholders expected to participate include tenants, landlords, property owners, estate professionals, real estate developers, civil society organisations and other interested members of the public.

The Assembly said the stakeholder engagement would help lawmakers develop a practical, balanced and effective law that reflects the realities of the housing sector and meets the needs of Kaduna residents.

The move is also in line with the policies of Governor Uba Sani’s administration, which has continued to prioritise initiatives aimed at reducing economic hardship and improving the welfare of residents.

If eventually passed into law, the rent regulation bill could introduce new guidelines for residential accommodation and provide greater protection for tenants against arbitrary and excessive rent increases.

The Kaduna State House of Assembly said consultations with stakeholders would continue throughout the legislative process to ensure that the final legislation adequately addresses the housing challenges facing residents across the state.