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The Sub Lease Tenancy Agreement is essential when a tenant wishes to let out all or part of their rented property to another party in Nigeria. This document is particularly relevant when the original tenant maintains their lease but needs to temporarily transfer their tenancy rights to another party, subject to the head landlord's consent where required. The agreement must comply with Nigerian property law, including federal legislation such as the Recovery of Premises Act and state-specific tenancy laws. It typically includes detailed provisions about rent, duration, maintenance obligations, and ensures the sub-tenant's compliance with the original lease terms. This document is crucial for protecting all parties' interests and ensuring legal compliance in sub-letting arrangements within the Nigerian jurisdiction.

1. Parties: Identification of the head tenant (sub-lessor) and sub-tenant (sub-lessee), including full legal names and addresses

2. Background: Context of the sub-lease, including reference to the head lease and confirmation of the head tenant's authority to sub-let

3. Definitions: Definitions of key terms used throughout the agreement

4. Demise: The formal grant of the sub-lease, specifying the property being let

5. Term and Commencement: Duration of the sub-lease and start date, ensuring it doesn't exceed the head lease term

6. Rent and Payment Terms: Rent amount, payment frequency, method of payment, and review mechanisms

7. Security Deposit: Amount, payment terms, and conditions for return of the security deposit

8. Utilities and Service Charges: Responsibility for utilities, services, and other charges

9. Sub-tenant's Covenants: Sub-tenant's obligations including maintenance, use restrictions, and compliance with head lease terms

10. Sub-lessor's Covenants: Sub-lessor's obligations including quiet enjoyment and maintenance responsibilities

11. Insurance: Insurance requirements for both parties

12. Termination: Grounds and procedure for termination of the sub-lease

13. Notices: Process for serving formal notices between parties

14. Governing Law: Confirmation that Nigerian law governs the agreement

15. Execution: Signature blocks and attestation requirements