President John Dramani Mahama is urging tenants to report landlords who demand excessive rent advance charges beyond what the law allows.
Speaking at a meeting with organized labor at the Jubilee House, the president raised concerns about the rising cost of accommodation and its impact on households. He noted that housing expenses continue to consume a significant portion of incomes, placing pressure on many families.
President Mahama called for stronger enforcement of rent laws and proposed a national housing dialogue involving government, the private sector, and labor unions to develop a sustainable social housing policy.
He explained that the increasing demand for high rent advance payments is largely driven by the country’s housing deficit. By law, rent advances are capped at six months, but some landlords continue to exceed this limit.
The president added that the situation persists partly because many tenants fail to report such cases to the Rent Control Department.
