Ghana's practical library on rent and tenancy.
Statute-grounded answers to the questions tenants and landlords actually ask — written to be used, not admired.
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Eviction in Ghana: The Lawful Path to Recovering Your Property
Self-help eviction is unlawful. Here is the statutory route to recovering possession under Act 220 — and the protections tenants hold at every stage.
Last reviewed: 11 June 2026
ComplianceThe Landlord's Guide to Increasing Rent Lawfully in Ghana
The legal frame for rent increases under Act 220, the mistakes that create liability, and the four-step lawful process.
Last reviewed: 11 June 2026
Rent ControlHow to File a Complaint at the Rent Control Department (Step by Step)
What the Rent Control Department can do for you, the evidence to assemble, and the complaint process from lodging to settlement or referral.
Last reviewed: 11 June 2026
AgreementsTenancy Agreement in Ghana: What It Must Contain to Protect You
The ten clauses every Ghanaian tenancy agreement needs, the clauses that are void under Act 220, and why generic internet templates fail in practice.
Last reviewed: 11 June 2026
Advance RentHow Much Advance Rent Is Legal in Ghana? (Act 220, Explained Simply)
What section 25(5) of the Rent Act, 1963 actually provides on advance rent — and what tenants and landlords should do about the gap between the law and the market.
Last reviewed: 11 June 2026
ComplianceThe Ghanaian Rent Glossary: Key Terms Every Landlord and Tenant Should Know
A plain-English glossary of the most commonly used words in Ghana's rental market — from advance rent and arrears to quit notices and wear and tear. Grounded in Act 220.
Last reviewed: 14 June 2026
ComplianceThe Compliance Audit That Saves You From Losing a Case You Should Win
Most landlords discover their compliance gaps only when they're already in a dispute. By then, it's too late.
Last reviewed: 13 June 2026
AgreementsWhy Templates Fail and Custom Leases Protect You
A one-size-fits-all lease doesn't fit your situation. Here's why custom agreements are worth the investment.
Last reviewed: 13 June 2026
ComplianceProperty Documentation Is Your Insurance Against Disputes
Clean records win cases. Weak records lose them. Here's why landlords with organized files always come out ahead.
Last reviewed: 13 June 2026
EvictionThe Eviction Mistakes That Cost Landlords Months and Money
Most landlords lose evictions or get delayed because they don't follow Act 220 correctly. Here's what you need to know before you start.
Last reviewed: 13 June 2026
Rent ControlKnow Your Market Rent or Lose Thousands
Landlords charging too low leave money on the table. Landlords charging too high lose tenants. Here's how to find the real market rate.
Last reviewed: 13 June 2026
AgreementsThe Hidden Risks in DIY Lease Agreements
Using a template lease without professional review is how landlords end up losing disputes they should win.
Last reviewed: 13 June 2026
ComplianceWhy Property Inspection Documentation Wins Disputes
A documented property condition is proof. Undocumented claims are just words. Here's why landlords with inspection reports always win.
Last reviewed: 13 June 2026
ComplianceHow Professional Property Management Systems Save Landlords Thousands
Without a system, property management is chaos. With one, it's predictable profit. Here's what separates successful landlords from struggling ones.
Last reviewed: 13 June 2026
Rent ControlHow to Prepare Before a Rent Dispute Reaches Court
Most landlords lose rent disputes because they walk into Rent Control unprepared. Here's how to build an unbeatable file.
Last reviewed: 13 June 2026
Rent ControlThe Rent Increase Laws Landlords Get Wrong
Most landlords increase rent incorrectly and end up in disputes. Here's what Act 220 actually allows.
Last reviewed: 13 June 2026
Rent ControlWhy Your Rent Assessment Might Be Setting You Up for Disputes
Many landlords charge rent without evidence-based justification. Here's why that costs you money and legal headaches.
Last reviewed: 13 June 2026