This blog is aimed at addressing the major issues concerning tenancy matters in Cameroon to the understanding of landlords, tenants, advocates, notaries, and the general public.
Upon the advent of a provision in the Cameroon penal code which has instituted a criminal aspect of law in the relationship between a landlord and a tenant in Cameroon, a clear understanding of the tenancy regime has become more than before very important. Hence the rights and duties of different parties to a tenancy regime or contract in Cameroon has to be properly understood in view to continue to preserve the harmony existing in a tenancy relationship in Cameroon.
A caretaker as regards tenancy matters in Cameroon is that person, group or organization that cares for the real estate for payment/financial compensation and sometimes
Also referred to as renter’s insurance, it helps cover the costs related to replacing or repairing the personal belongings of an individual(s) in the event
Tenants in Cameroon have a great role to play in ensuring that the tenancy regime is successful. Both the tenant and landlord have responsibilities and
Renting a property in Cameroon may involve some issues and risks. It is important that parties to such a contract should be aware of the
The eviction of tenants and recovery of premises in Cameroon is regulated on the one hand by the Recovery of Premises Ordinance CAP 193, 1948,
Insurance is important to both landlords and tenants in Cameroon. Landlords need to insure their rental property against any damage whilst tenants should have insurance
Tenants have a very great role to play as regards ensuring a successful tenancy regime with the landlord. Hence they also have a responsibility to
A tenancy contract in Cameroon is a contract of rental, usually written between the owner of a property and a renter who desires to have
Over the years, the relationship between a landlord and tenant has been governed by civil law. Hence defaulting tenants were subject to several procedures in
