Concerns have been raised over the exorbitant charges landlords demand from tenants, flouting Ghanaian laws that prohibit advance payments exceeding six months.
Despite these regulations, the enforcement of such laws remains lax, with suspicions that landlords who hold public sector positions tasked with implementing these laws are themselves guilty of violating them. As a result, graduates, young individuals, and low-income earners who struggle to afford two-year rent payments are often forced into deplorable living conditions, including squatting with friends or sleeping outdoors.
This widespread practice, prevalent in major cities like Kumasi, Accra, Takoradi, Koforidua, and Cape Coast, is widely condemned as shameful and undermines the welfare of vulnerable populations.
Critics urge for sustained awareness campaigns to educate tenants of their rights and empower them to challenge illegal rent demands.
Ashantibiz
