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Rent Act, 1963 (Act 220)
ActGhana National June 15, 1963 Source: Rent Control Department Ghana
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Summary (Plain English)
Ghana's primary tenancy law. Key provisions: landlords cannot demand more than 6 months rent advance for residential properties (though widely violated in practice). Tenancies should be registered with the Rent Control Department. Eviction requires court order — self-help eviction is illegal. Landlord must give proper notice before termination (1 month for monthly tenancy, 3 months for yearly). Rent Control officers can mediate disputes. Tenants have right to quiet enjoyment.
What This Means For You
- • Maximum 6 months rent advance for residential properties
- • Eviction only through court order — self-help is illegal
- • 1 month notice for monthly tenancy termination
- • 3 months notice for yearly tenancy termination
- • Rent Control Department mediates disputes
- • Tenant has right to quiet enjoyment of property
Original Source
https://rentcontrol.gov.gh/Content sourced from Rent Control Department Ghana. Always refer to the official document for authoritative text.
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