Rent Control

The Rent Control Depart­ment is set to commence the digitisation of its operations next month, follow­ing the successful installation of the state-of-the-art equipment that will enable the Department enhance efficiency, accessibility as well as improve its operations to better serve the public. The Works and Housing Minis­ter, Francis Asenso-Boakye (MP) disclosed these when he visited the Department yesterday to as­sess their readiness to commence the online service delivery to the public. It will be recalled that the idea of digitising the operations of the Department came from the Vice President, Alhaji Dr Mahamudu Bawumia during his visit to the Department…

Public Relations Officer of Rent Control Department, Emmanuel Kporsu, has called on landlords to request for the working and residential permits of foreigners who want to rent their rooms or houses for longer stays. He stated that foreigners cannot rent for a longer period without the requisite documentation. Speaking on Accra-based Rainbow Radio, Mr Kporsu said foreigners visiting for a short period can stay in hotels. Mr Kporsu said, “You [landlord] should not just rent to everyone. Landlords should do thorough background checks before renting out their houses. Before renting to foreigners, they must obtain their residential and employment permits.…