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Laws, Forms, Reports & Guides.

Official legislation, complaint forms, policy documents, and public education materials from the Rent Control Department.

All Publications(17)

Laws

Rent Act, 1963 (Act 220)

The foundational legislation governing rent administration and landlord-tenant relations in Ghana.

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Laws

PNDCL 138 — Rent Control Framework

The statutory framework establishing the Rent Control Department's regulatory and enforcement powers.

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Laws

ADR Act, 2010 (Act 798)

Legal basis for mandatory pre-mediation and alternative dispute resolution in rent disputes.

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Laws

Rent Bill 2026 — Consultation Draft

The emerging legislative framework for the transition to the Office of the Rent Commissioner.

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Forms

Tenant Complaint Form

File a formal complaint against a landlord for rent, eviction, or habitability issues.

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Forms

Landlord Registration Form

Register a tenancy with the National Rent Register.

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Forms

Standard Tenancy Agreement Template

RCD-approved template for residential tenancy agreements.

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Forms

Notice to Vacate Template

Lawful notice template for initiating possession proceedings.

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Forms

Advance Rent Objection Form

Challenge an unlawful demand for more than three months' advance rent.

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Forms

Emergency Illegal Eviction Report

File an urgent complaint for active illegal eviction, lockout, or forced removal.

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Reports

Annual Status Report 2025

Complaints received, ADR resolution rate, registered tenancies, and key performance indicators for 2025.

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Reports

RentTrend Bulletin — Q1 2026

Quarterly rent trend bulletin tracking market conditions and complaint patterns across Ghana's regions.

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Policy

2026–2030 Strategic Plan

The five-year roadmap for rent administration reform in Ghana, built on six strategic pillars.

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Policy

Institutional Integrity Framework

The RCD's anti-corruption, whistleblower protection, and ethical conduct framework.

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Education

Know Your Rights — Tenant Guide

Plain-language guide to tenant rights, protections, and complaint processes under Act 220.

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Education

Responsible Landlord Guide

Guidance for landlords on lawful rent practices, advance rent rules, and due process.

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Education

Understanding Mediation — A Guide for Parties

What to expect from mediation under Act 798 — process, rights, and outcomes explained in plain language.

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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.