President John Dramani Mahama has issued a direct appeal to tenants across the country, urging them to resist landlords demanding excessive advance rent and to report such cases to the authorities.
Speaking on the matter, Mahama described the practice of asking for two years’ rent upfront as unfair and exploitative, stressing that it must not continue.
“John Dramani Mahama is asking tenants to report landlords who demand two years’ rent upfront, stressing that the practice is unfair and should not continue,” a statement from his communications team read.
The President’s comments align with existing laws that prohibit landlords from demanding more than six months’ advance rent.
Despite the law, many tenants continue to face pressure from landlords who insist on long-term payments, often leaving renters financially drained before they even move in.
Mahama’s call is seen as a move to enforce compliance and protect the rights of tenants, particularly in urban areas where rent hikes and advance demands have become a major source of frustration.
For tenants who have been silently enduring these demands, the message is clear: speak up.
