Sekondi-Takoradi: The Western Regional Rent Control Department has announced plans to implement Rental Housing Reforms aimed at addressing and managing rental issues in the region.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Courage Cornelius Sonu, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Rent Control, stated in an interview that the reform initiative is designed to tackle existing rent and housing-related challenges through specific policy frameworks. Mr. Sonu highlighted the persistent rental sector issues faced by the residents of Sekondi-Takoradi, emphasizing the need for comprehensive solutions to improve rental conditions and the effectiveness of the rent regime in the region.
Mr. Sonu further explained that the department has conducted community engagements with the Landlords and Tenants Association to educate them on rental laws and the forthcoming reforms. A proposal has been submitted to the Western Regional Coordinating Council (WRCC) for approval, detailing the necessary guidelines and framework to reform the rent regime in the Western Region.
He underscored the role of the WRCC, which oversees the region, in collaborating with relevant stakeholders to promote a conducive rental housing environment. Upon receiving approval from the WRCC, the department plans to engage all stakeholders to establish a policy framework for the region.
The Deputy Chief Executive Officer also mentioned that extensive research has been conducted to develop a proper roadmap for streamlining rental housing in the region, with input from the police, landlords, municipal and district assemblies, among other stakeholders. He urged the community to support the Rental Policy Reforms, recognizing housing as a fundamental necessity of life.
Additionally, Mr. Sonu noted the department’s digital advancements, allowing landlords and tenants to address their concerns through the website www.rentcontrol.mwh.gov.gh from their homes.
