‘Now it’s action, no talking’ – Rent Control cracks whip on hostel operators

The Rent Control Department is set to intensify enforcement against hostel operators accused of exploiting students and other tenants, with Acting Rent Commissioner Frederick Opoku warning that the department is moving from warnings to concrete action.” The Acting Rent Commissioner, who was speaking from Sunyani, said he was expected back in Accra later in the week and would subsequently address the public on the department’s enforcement plans.

Mr Opoku's comments suggest the Rent Control Department intends to move beyond public warnings and take direct action on cases brought before it.