Tanzania, April 6 -- Dar es Salaam. A new trend is emerging in the house-renting business in Dar es Salaam as landlords are gradually extending the lease term, causing frustrations and uncertainties among tenants.

For many years, the requirement has been for new tenants to pay six months' rent in advance, a trend that is currently changing.

A growing number of landlords are now demanding payment for eight months, a change that has sparked widespread discontent among tenants.

A survey by The Citizen in Manzese, Mabibo, and Tandale areas confirmed the trend, with some tenants expressing their frustrations.

Mabibo resident Sophia Rajab, who just started her career as an accountant at a city company, questions the fairness and regulation ...