The Deputy Minister for Works and Housing, Dr. Prince Hamid Armah, over the weekend spearheaded a crucial retreat at the Eastern Premier Hotel in Koforidua.
The event brought together officials from the Ministry of Works and Housing, the Attorney General’s Department, the Rent Control Department, and the Public Service Commission, among others, to deliberate on the enactment of a new rent act.
The retreat was organised in response to a request from the Parliamentary Select Committee on Works and Housing through the Attorney General’s Department, which called for a review of selected clauses of the Rent Bill, 2022.
In his opening remarks, Dr. Hamid Armah, who doubles as the Member of Parliament for the Kwesimintsim constituency, underscored the importance of a new regulatory regime for the rental housing sector in Ghana.
“Issues related to rent are widespread and quite despairing, particularly affecting the vulnerable,” he stated.
“As a Member of Parliament, I encounter such matters daily in my constituency. It is imperative that we all put in our best efforts to address these challenges,” Dr. Hamid Armah added.
The Ministry’s collaborative approach to addressing the comments and inputs from various stakeholders highlights its commitment to ensuring that the new Rent Act is comprehensive and effective. The new legislation aims to address the pressing issues in the rental housing market, providing much-needed relief to tenants and landlords alike.
The successful conclusion of the retreat marks a significant step forward in the legislative process, bringing the Rent Bill, 2022, closer to becoming law. This new Act is expected to bring about significant improvements in the regulation of rental housing in Ghana, safeguarding the rights and interests of all parties involved.
