Audio By Carbonatix President John Dramani Mahama has expressed concern over the persistent violation of regulations governing rent advances, despite laws restricting landlords from demanding more than six months’ rent upfront. According to the President, inadequate enforcement of the law has enabled exploitative rental practices to continue, with many prospective tenants still being compelled to pay excessive rent advances before securing accommodation. Speaking at the sod-cutting ceremony for the Green City Project at Dedesua on Saturday, May 9, he noted that the country’s housing pressures often leave tenants vulnerable, making them unwilling to report landlords who breach the law. “We have a rent court that is supposed to prosecute cases where house owners take more than six months. Unfortunately, both the house owner and the one who wants to rent the property are not prepared to go and report. “That has been the main problem in enforcing this law. The one who wants to rent needs a place to lay his head, and the landlord also wants money to invest in something. Our goal is simple, fairness, protection, and dignity for tenants,” he said. He stressed that government’s broader objective is to promote fairness, protect tenants from exploitation and ensure dignity in access to housing. The President further indicated that the National Home Ownership Fund would continue to offer long-term financial support, particularly to retirees, to help them secure accommodation after years of service to the country. He added that the Green City Project comes at a crucial time as government steps up efforts to address Ghana’s housing deficit and improve access to affordable homes. DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Tags: Housing Rent Control DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Related to this story GRASAG backs Rent Control over hostel price hikes, calls for urgent gov’t intervention Rent Control explains hostel fee clampdown as move to ensure fairness, not deter investment Housing in cities becoming unaffordable, fuelling homelessness – Ofosu-Dorte Rent Control Department cracks down on hostels over exploitative pricing, illegal rent advances NIB injects GH¢1m into Military Housing Project, plans Burma Camp branch Ghana’s housing deficit exceeds 1.8 million units; affordability a major challenge — Minister If you improve teachers’ housing and put my party to shame, our friendship will break – Kwame Pianim jokingly tells Mahama Gov’t moves to fix Armed Forces housing crisis with 2000 new units and jets Minister vows to revive Koforidua’s 342-unit project The rent race: A place to call home Latest Stories President Mahama announces affordable housing scheme for public sector workers30 seconds FIDIC Africa Infrastructure Conference 2026 opens in Accra4 minutes President Mahama raises concern over continued abuse of rent advance regulations5 minutes Mothers enjoy fun activities and thrilling adventures at JoyFM’s Mummy’s Day Out16 minutes Ibrahim Mahama offers to support xenophobic attack victim evacuated to Ghana20 minutes Wife accuses Police Inspector husband of sexually abusing teenage daughter25 minutes Azamati urged me to break his 100m NR – Saminu29 minutes 2nd Adventist Edition of McDan Youth Connect inspires hope and enterprise31 minutes Health Minister launches Free Primary Healthcare policy in Oti Region37 minutes I started as a goalkeeper – Ibrahim Fuseini reveals football past38 minutes Education Minister, Civil Service Council stress innovation and professionalism41 minutes President Mahama announces Gh₵3b revolving fund for affordable housing for public workers50 minutes President Mahama cuts sod for Green City Housing project, announces major housing reset58 minutes Ibrahim Fuseini calls for stronger collaborations to improve Inter-Co1 hour GSE suffers sharp weekly decline this week as market cap sheds GH¢12.5bn2 hours