The Lagos State Government has urged homeowners in government housing estates, especially those who bought homes before 2019, to come forward and collect their Deed of Sub-Lease.

A Deed of Sub-Lease is a document that proves ownership of a home in any state-owned housing estate.

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Housing, Mr. Abdulhafis Toriola, made the appeal during a monthly stakeholders’ meeting with residents of government estates in the Ikorodu Division of the state.

This was contained in a statement signed by the agency’s Deputy Director, Mr. Ganiu Lawal, on Friday in Lagos.

The meeting took place at the Ayangburen Jubilee Housing Estate.

Toriola, represented by the Director, Estate Department, Mrs. Olukemi Fosudo, noted that the Deed of Sub-Lease is an important document that proves ownership of a home in any government estate.

Toriola said the property document is also accepted for business purposes such as applying for loans or using the property as collateral.

The Deed of Sub-Lease, he clarified, is not the same as the Letter of confirmation.

The Letter of Confirmation, according to him, is only given after a buyer has agreed to the terms in the initial Letter of Offer and completed all payments.

Toriola urged residents who were yet to receive either the Deed of Sub-Lease or Letter of Confirmation—or have yet to finish paying for their homes—to visit the Ministry of Housing in Alausa for verification and guidance.

“We want our homeowners to be fully documented so that they can enjoy peace of mind and all the legal benefits that come with owning property,” he said.

The permanent secretary also urged residents to take better ownership of their communities by obeying estate rules and living peacefully with one another.

He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to making affordable and sustainable housing available to all residents. (NAN)