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Tenancy Documentation Review
Get your lease, offer letter, tenancy notice, or other agreement reviewed line-by-line against Ghana's Act 220 requirements. Spot gaps and compliance issues before they become disputes.
Why You Need This Service
A badly written or incomplete tenancy document is one of the biggest causes of rent disputes in Ghana. Here's what can go wrong:
- Missing mandatory clauses: Act 220 requires specific language on termination, rent, and dispute procedures
- Unclear terms: Vague language leads to misunderstandings and arguments
- Illegal clauses: Some practices landlords think are legal actually violate Act 220
- Unenforceable provisions: A poorly drafted clause might not hold up in Rent Court
- Missing evidence: When disputes arise, weak documentation means weak position
This service ensures your documents are legally sound and defensible. We review whatever you have and mark it up with corrections, gaps, and explanations.
What We Review
- Lease agreements (residential, commercial, furnished, month-to-month)
- Tenancy offer letters
- Renewal agreements
- Termination notices
- Rent increase notices
- Any other tenancy-related document
What You Get
- Marked-Up Document: Your document with corrections, suggestions, and explanations
- Compliance Summary: Which Act 220 requirements are met and which are missing
- Risk Assessment: Clauses that might not hold up in Rent Court
- Recommendations: What to change or add before using with tenant
When You Need This Service
- You have a template lease and want to check if it's compliant
- You've drafted your own agreement and want a professional review
- A tenant has disputed terms and you want to know your position
- You're using an old lease from years ago and aren't sure if it's still valid
- You want to make sure all your documents use consistent, legal language
Common Issues We Catch
- Missing rent payment date and method
- No termination clause or incorrect notice period
- Illegal penalty clauses or forfeiture language
- Unclear maintenance and repair responsibilities
- Missing tenant rights and dispute procedures
- Inconsistent dates or incomplete descriptions
Pricing & Turnaround
GHS 150 per agreement
One fixed price regardless of length or complexity
Turnaround: 1–2 working days