LASG Harps On Proper Documentation Of Homeownership Transactions

Lagos State government has stressed the need for proper documentation of Home ownership transactions in order to eradicate fraud in transfer of the Homes and protect the interest of allottees in case of loss of Home ownership documents.

The permanent secretary, Ministry of Housing, Engr. Abdulhafis Toriola who stated this during a management strategic meeting in his office advised members of the public to ensure applications relating to transfer of Home Ownership are accompanied with evidence of Home Ownership, Search Conduct Result and a valid means of identification in cases of loss of documents.

According to him,” an allottee who applies for Transfer of Ownership must accompany his/her application with a letter of allocation, payment receipts and a valid means of identification to be submitted to the Office of the permanent secretary, Ministry of Housing.”

He said the move is to ascertain the genuineness of claims of ownership by applicants for proper transfer which has become necessary in view of the increased incidents of false claims uncovered by the ministry.

The permanent secretary disclosed that henceforth Home owners applying for replacement of loss of documents must attach Home owner(s) National Identification Card (NIN card),Police Report and Loss of Document in National Newspaper to the application for processing and confirmation of ownership.

He stated further that, all applications relating to housing transactions in the state are to be accompanied with evidence of valid Tax Clearance Certificate of the applicant, including applicant serving in public or civil service for Application of Home unit, Change of Ownership or Loss of Home Ownership document.

Toriola said that all housing construction and provision of infrastructure facilities in the State are funded by taxpayers money adding that beneficiaries of these projects must have evidence of personal income tax.

He warned that the ministry will not process any application that does not include the aforementioned documents.

He then enjoined the citizenry to take full advantage of the opportunities offered by the state government in prioritizing the completion of all ongoing housing projects in order to reduce the housing deficit in the state and the nation at large.