Landlords are not empowered to give tenants a grace period after the rent expires

Public Relations Officer for the Rent Control Department, Emmanuel Hovey Kporsu

Mr. Emmanuel Hovey Kporsu, public relations manager for the rent control department, said landlords are not required by law to extend or give tenants grace periods upon the expiration of their rental contract. rental.

He said such claims are misconceptions and not based on the rent law.

Speaking on Nyankonton Mu Nsem on Rainbow Radio 87.5Fm, he explained that landlords are required to file complaints with the rent control department against tenants whose rents have expired and who have refused to move out.

He said in such cases the ministry would investigate the matter and determine the extension period for affected tenants.

He added that Article 31 of the Rent Act states that “nothing should prevent the landlord from collecting his rent from a tenant”.

The move he noted would allow the landlord to start looking for someone to come and live in the room he rented from you since the landlord is in business.

He said that it is at the discretion of the landlord or the ministry to extend the stay of the affected tenant, the ministry is required by law under section 31 of the Rent Act to collect money from the renter. owner’s name.

According to him, a landlord owes no grace period to a tenant, let alone allow the tenant to stay for the period with free rent.

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He further explained that if a tenant wants to live in for a year, reaching the third or second month until the end of your tenancy, you need to strike up a conversation with the landlord about whether you are renewing them or wanting to move out. .

If you don’t renew, you need to start looking for other alternatives and move out before the lease expires, he added.

Penal or breach of agreement

The PRO, addressing issues of breach of tenancy and criminal offenses, said the landlord cannot automatically or forcibly evict the tenant.

He said the owner should report the incident to the ministry for investigation.

He said if the deal breaks, the landlord should give you time (which you have to pay) to move out.