As part of efforts to expedite the legislative process for the review of the Rent Act, 1963 (Act 220), a rent dialogue has been convened to conclude stakeholder consultations, finalize the draft bill for resubmission to Cabinet, and subsequently to the 9th Parliament for consideration.
Three key emerging issues that were up for stakeholders’ discussion were on rent assessment, regulation of hostel facilities and provisions in the government’s manifesto, specifically on the tenure of rent advance.
It will be recalled that following series of stakeholder engagements, the sector Ministry submitted a revised Rent Bill to the 8th Parliament after getting Cabinet’s approval. However, the Bill could not be passed before the 8th Parliament expired. This was due to emerging issues that were identified and needed to be addressed in the revised bill.
Addressing stakeholders in Ghana’s rental market space at the Dialogue on Friday 28th November 2025 in Accra, the sector Minister, Hon. Kenneth Gilbert Adjei expressed optimism that stakeholder’s suggestions and input after the dialogue will be key in creating a legal framework that is responsive, equitable, and enforceable for the country’s rental system when the revised Rent Bill is considered by Parliament and passed into law.
The Minister said the new Act will limit excessive rent advances, establish transparent rent assessments, and empower the Rent Control Department to set standard rent ceilings and enforce compliance.
“The reform is not about penalizing landlords. Far from it. It is about creating a predictable, fair, and investment-friendly environment where both tenants and property owners can thrive,” Hon. Adjei emphasized.
He therefore entreated the Stakeholders to provide critical inputs to ensure the Bill protects the vulnerable, clarifies rights, and promotes formalization of the rental market.
The Acting Rent Manager of the Rent Control Department, Mr Twum Ampofo, expressed his outfit’s gratitude to stakeholders and indicated the Department’s readiness to support the effective implementation of the bill.
