Tag Archives: RENT

The Rent Control Department has declared that some landlords’ decision to quote their rent in dollars or any other foreign currency is illegal. Such practices, according to the Department, are illegal in Ghana. Emmanuel Kporsu, Public Relations Officer for the Department, stated that they are currently collaborating with the Ghana …

As part of her 45th birthday celebrations, Ghanaian actress Nana Ama McBrown organized a free National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) registration exercise for 1700 people predominantly, the aged and children in Kwadase, a suburb of Kumasi where she grew up. The exercise which took off beautifully suddenly took an emotional turn when …

A Nigerian living in Ghana, who identifies himself as SK has rebuffed allegations that Nigerian tenants tend to be trouble makers at their homes. S K a Nigerian who has been a resident in Ghana since the Kufuor administration says that such perceptions are stereotypical and fueled by nothing. “ …

A joint report from the Minerals Commission and the Ellembelle District Assembly has dismissed reasons given by the Magistrate of the Nkroful District Court as to why she abandoned her official residence. It will be recalled that the Western Regional Office of the Judicial Service wrote to the Ellembelle District …

The CPC Police Station at Krofrom in the Ashanti Region has been locked up by a landlord following the enforcement of an eviction notice. The situation, according to a report by Onuaonline.com, has led to residents being denied general police services including the charge office, criminal records and issuance of …

Searching for a secured house in Accra and Ghana at large has become one of the problems faced by majority of residents in the capital. The quest for a place to lay the head has resulted in many unsuspecting people being fleeced by some rent agents in the capital. In …

In the last decade, Ghana’s housing sector has undergone a significant change with increased urbanization and migration to cities like Accra, Kumasi and Takoradi. This, on the other hand, has made it difficult for many people to pay their rent or buy a house. Salaried workers in the country averagely …

The Rent Control Department has noted that it is an offence for rental agents to charge more than 5% of the total amount of money accommodation seekers pay to their landlords as rent. According to the Ashanti Regional Manager of the Rent Control Department, Asare Osei Pensan, there’s nothing wrong …

Commercial sex workers in Accra have readjusted their charges as a result of prevailing economic hardships in the country. According to a report by JoyNews, this means that the longer time a person spends with these women, the more charges they’ll pay. While sex may be a deep expression of …

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has justified the decision for teachers to pay 10 per cent of their salaries to occupy government bungalows. According to the GES, the letter from Western Regional Education Director was purely based on the Ministry of Finance’s circular which the GES fully endorse. “Management of …