President John Dramani Mahama has expressed concern over the persistent disregard for rent advance regulations, noting that despite laws limiting payments to a maximum of six months, landlords continue to demand excessive sums.
He attributed the survival of these unfair practices to weak enforcement, stating that many tenants, driven by urgent housing needs, are reluctant to report offenders to the authorities.
Addressing the sod-cutting ceremony for the Green City Project at Dedesua in the Ashanti Region, President Mahama highlighted the systemic challenges hindering legal compliance.
“We have a rent court that is supposed to prosecute cases where house owners take more than six months. Unfortunately, both the house owner and the one who wants to rent the property are not prepared to go and report. That has been the main problem in enforcing this law. The one who wants to rent needs a place to lay his head, and the landlord also wants money to invest in something. Our goal is simple, fairness, protection, and dignity for tenants,” he said.
To address long-term housing security, he announced that the National Home Ownership Fund will continue providing financing support, specifically targeting retirees after their years of public service.
President Mahama added that the Green City Project is a timely intervention as the government intensifies efforts to bridge the national housing deficit and expand access to affordable homes.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana