Media personality Daddy Freeze has urged landlords to exercise caution before renting out their houses or vacant land to churches, alleging that some congregations overstay their leases and eventually attempt to claim ownership of the properties.
Speaking in a video shared on social media, the broadcaster claimed that while churches may be reliable in meeting rental obligations, some later become reluctant to vacate the premises.
According to him, the warning is based on a personal experience involving his family.
“Stop renting out your house to churches. They pay better than most tenants, but they will never leave, and after a while, they want to take over your property. That is their modus operandi. Most churches do this. It has happened to my dad before,” he said.
Daddy Freeze extended the warning to owners of undeveloped land, advising them to carefully consider the long-term implications of leasing such properties to religious organisations.
He argued that property owners should preserve their assets for future generations rather than risk losing them.
“If you rent your empty land to a church, just know that you’ve used it as tithe and offering. Your property is for your children to use, not for pastors to give to their own children to inherit,” he added.
To support his position, the media personality also cited biblical passages, including Acts 7:48 and Acts 17:24, arguing that church buildings should not be viewed as the literal “house of God.”
Daddy Freeze did not provide specific examples beyond his family’s experience, and his remarks reflect his personal opinion. The comments have since sparked discussions on social media about property rights, landlord-tenant relationships and the use of leased spaces by religious organisations.
