RESOURCES — PUBLICATIONS & DOWNLOADS
Laws, Forms, Reports & Guides.
Official legislation, complaint forms, policy documents, and public education materials from the Rent Control Department.
All Publications(17)
Rent Act, 1963 (Act 220)
The foundational legislation governing rent administration and landlord-tenant relations in Ghana.
Download PDFPNDCL 138 — Rent Control Framework
The statutory framework establishing the Rent Control Department's regulatory and enforcement powers.
Download PDFADR Act, 2010 (Act 798)
Legal basis for mandatory pre-mediation and alternative dispute resolution in rent disputes.
Download PDFRent Bill 2026 — Consultation Draft
The emerging legislative framework for the transition to the Office of the Rent Commissioner.
Download PDFTenant Complaint Form
File a formal complaint against a landlord for rent, eviction, or habitability issues.
Download PDFStandard Tenancy Agreement Template
RCD-approved template for residential tenancy agreements.
Download PDFNotice to Vacate Template
Lawful notice template for initiating possession proceedings.
Download PDFAdvance Rent Objection Form
Challenge an unlawful demand for more than three months' advance rent.
Download PDFEmergency Illegal Eviction Report
File an urgent complaint for active illegal eviction, lockout, or forced removal.
Download PDFAnnual Status Report 2025
Complaints received, ADR resolution rate, registered tenancies, and key performance indicators for 2025.
Download PDFRentTrend Bulletin — Q1 2026
Quarterly rent trend bulletin tracking market conditions and complaint patterns across Ghana's regions.
Download PDF2026–2030 Strategic Plan
The five-year roadmap for rent administration reform in Ghana, built on six strategic pillars.
Download PDFInstitutional Integrity Framework
The RCD's anti-corruption, whistleblower protection, and ethical conduct framework.
Download PDFKnow Your Rights — Tenant Guide
Plain-language guide to tenant rights, protections, and complaint processes under Act 220.
Download PDFResponsible Landlord Guide
Guidance for landlords on lawful rent practices, advance rent rules, and due process.
Download PDFUnderstanding Mediation — A Guide for Parties
What to expect from mediation under Act 798 — process, rights, and outcomes explained in plain language.
Download PDFRequest a Document
If you cannot find a specific document or require a certified copy of an act, notice, or decision, contact the nearest regional office or the head office at info@rentcontrol.gov.gh.