The cited statutory text says that, for a monthly or shorter tenancy, more than one month's rent cannot be demanded in advance; for a tenancy exceeding six months, more than six months' rent cannot be demanded in advance. The 1986 Act also sets the amended offence penalty. Read the sources above for the wording and context.
What this article does not prove
The source record does not prove that a particular landlord is currently being prosecuted, that every residential property is covered, or that a complaint will have a particular result. It also does not document a market-wide figure for how many months landlords ask for.
What tenants can document
- Get the advance demand and tenancy length in writing.
- Keep the agreement, receipts, MoMo records, and messages together.
- Use the official Rent Control channel or Ghana-qualified legal advice for a live dispute.
General information, not legal advice. The statutory source record was checked on 26 September 2026.