Landlords Can Evict Tenants for Turning Rented Rooms into Brothels — Rent Officer Warns

Mr. Asubonteng Addai Ike, Atwima Nwabiagya Rent Control Officer, reveals that under Ghana’s Rent Act of 1963, landlords can evict tenants for engaging in immoral acts like fornication within their rented spaces.

Mr. Asubonteng Addai Ike, the Rent Control Officer for Atwima Nwabiagya, has clarified that landlords in Ghana have the legal right to evict tenants if they engage in immoral acts within their rented rooms.

Citing Section 17(1)(c) of the Rent Act of 1963 (Act 220), Mr. Addai Ike explained that any tenant found to be a nuisance, causing annoyance, or involved in immoral acts, including fornication, can be legally ejected.

Speaking on Lawson TV/Radio‘s “Ghana Se Sen“ program on the topic “The Rent Crisis in Ghana: Challenges, Rights, and Solutions,” Mr. Addai Ike emphasized that while the government aims to address rental issues, landlords often exploit the lack of adequate regulation.

He also highlighted that the government has limited control over rent in Ghana due to its inability to provide sufficient housing, allowing landlords to set their own terms.

The Rent Act of 1963 (Act 220) restricts rent increases for up to three years, and any increase beyond that period must not exceed 50%.

Mr. Addai Ike’s statements reflect the complexities of Ghana’s rental market and the urgent need for stricter enforcement of rental laws.