The Rent Control Commission says it will deploy a 2,000-member task force in the first quarter of 2027 to enforce Ghana’s rent laws, including the restriction on advance rent payments.
Rent Commissioner Frederick Opoku announced the plan during an interview on JoyNews Prime, saying the Commission was moving from public education to stricter enforcement after 10 months of sensitising landlords and tenants about their legal obligations.
Mr Opoku said he prioritised public education after assuming office because many Ghanaians were unaware of existing rental regulations, despite the laws having been in place for decades.
He said the Commission had now established a task force, known as Yellow Yellow, which would be deployed to strengthen compliance with the law.
The planned deployment is expected to improve monitoring of rental practices and enable the Commission to take action against landlords who violate the regulations.
The announcement comes amid persistent concerns about landlords demanding one or two years’ rent in advance, placing financial pressure on prospective tenants.
Under Section 25(5) of the Rent Act, 1963 (Act 220), landlords are prohibited from demanding more than six months’ rent in advance for tenancies exceeding six months. The law also places restrictions on advance payments for shorter tenancies.
Excessive advance rent demands constitute an offence under the law and may attract penalties upon conviction.
The Commission’s planned operation in 2027 is expected to mark a shift towards more direct enforcement of the country’s rental regulations following its public education campaign.
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