INSIGHTS TO LAND POLICIES IN GHANA PT. 1By Kwame GyanMr. Kwame Gyan, a lecturer at the University of Ghana Law School educated the Ghanaian public on land titling and registration, about four months ago.He began by accepting the fact that, identification and demarcation of boundaries of land in the country was quite a daunting task to do in the past. Explanation supporting his argument was that, boundaries...
RENT POLICIES IN GHANABy P. K. AmofaWhen the name “Rent Control” is mentioned, first thing that rings a bell in any Ghanaian’s mind is that unit that serves as an arbitrator between landlords and tenants with regards to rent issues. How about getting a deeper understanding of the functions of The Rent Control Department?The Head of Public Relations of the Rent Control, Mr. Emmanuel Hovey Kporsu...
Why is it necessary to register your land? Proof of ownership is obtained by registration. It serves as a public confirmation that you are the owner of the land. There are two land registration systems in Ghana. 1. The Land Title Registration 2. The Deeds Registration System Only locations designated as Registration districts are subject to Land Title Registration. Only the Greater Accra Region and...
In Ghana, the general principle is that there are no lands without landowners. In Ghana, whether the land is used or not, there are no idle lands. Types of land ownership in Ghana 1) State Lands or Public Lands 2) Customary Lands 3) Vested Lands State Lands or Public Lands This is land that is collectively owned by the state and held in trust for the state by the President. It accounts for 20% of...