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Tenant Education & Public Awareness

Empowering Through Knowledge

Knowledge is power. Our education programs equip tenants with comprehensive understanding of their rights, responsibilities, and Ghanaian housing laws through multiple channels and formats.

Strategic Objectives:

  • Develop standardized tenant education curriculum across all regions
  • Conduct quarterly community outreach campaigns nationwide
  • Produce user-friendly materials: guides, videos, radio content
  • Establish annual National Tenant Education Week
  • Build partnerships with media houses to amplify reach

Educational Resources & Programs

Tenant Rights Handbook

Comprehensive guide covering rent laws, eviction processes, negotiation skills, and landlord-tenant relations. Available in print and digital formats.

Radio & TV Programs

Weekly radio shows and monthly TV panel discussions reaching millions of Ghanaians with practical housing advice and tenant stories.

Our Vision

Interactive sessions bringing tenant education directly to neighborhoods, training local leaders, and building grassroots awareness.
Handbooks Printed
10 k

Plus 30,000 digital downloads reaching tenants nationwide

Workshops Annually
10 +

Community awareness sessions across all regions of Ghana

Annual Media Reach
10 M
People reached through radio, TV, and digital platforms

Research, Data & Policy Advocacy

Evidence-Based Advocacy for Systemic Change

NATUG serves as a reliable source of information on rental housing, conducting rigorous research, monitoring market trends, and generating evidence to shape policy and advocacy efforts. Our research unit collects and analyzes rental data to inform legislative reform and public discourse.

Research

Establish National Tenant Housing Research Unit, publish annual reports on trends and challenges

Policy Briefs

Submit position papers to Parliament and ministries, present evidence- based recommendations

Stakeholder Engagement

Participate in housing policy committees, lead advocacy campaigns, build coalitions

Legislative Impact

Influence amendments to outdated tenancy laws, represent tenant voices in policy-making

Key Advocacy Priorities 2026-2029

01

Rent Control Modernization

Advocate for digitalization of rent control systems, improved enforcement capacity, and reduced processing times for tenant complaints.

02

Ending Excessive Advances

Campaign to eliminate 2-5 year rent advance requirements, proposing monthly or quarterly payment systems that reduce tenant financial burden.

03

Landlord Licensing System

Push for mandatory landlord registration and licensing to ensure accountability, safety standards, and legal compliance across rental housing.

04

National Housing Authority

Support establishment of coordinated national body to oversee housing policy, regulation, and affordable housing development programs.

Dispute Resolution & Access to Justice

Affordable, Accessible Alternative Dispute Resolution

NATUG offers neutral, affordable, and accessible landlord-tenant mediation, negotiation support, and arbitration services to reduce conflict and prevent unnecessary evictions. Our ADR approach resolves disputes faster and more cost-effectively than litigation, preserving relationships where possible while protecting tenant rights.

Case Intake & Assessment

Tenant contacts NATUG helpline or visits regional office to report dispute. Trained advisor assesses urgency, documents details, and determines appropriate resolution pathway.

Referral or Direct Mediation

Complex cases referred to Rent Control Department or legal aid partners. Standard disputes proceed to NATUG-facilitated mediation with trained volunteer mediators.

Neutral Facilitation

Impartial mediator guides landlord and tenant through structured dialogue, exploring interests, clarifying legal rights, and developing mutually acceptable solutions.

Agreement & Follow-up

Successful mediation produces written agreement signed by both parties. NATUG monitors compliance and provides support for implementation and enforcement.

Building Justice Infrastructure

Train Community Mediators

Recruit and train 100 tenant advisors in ADR techniques, housing law, and case management skills

Establish Regional ADR Centres

Open mediation and arbitration centres in every region with dedicated staff and facilities

Reduce Court Cases

Resolve 60%+ of disputes through mediation, preventing eviction litigation and legal costs

Create Justice Fund

Establish financial support mechanism for vulnerable tenants facing critical housing challenges
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Resolution Success Rate

Target percentage of cases resolved or successfully referred
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Cases Handled

Total tenant complaints and disputes managed over four years

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Evictions Prevented

Disputes resolved through mediation avoiding court litigation

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