Commercial sex work in rental houses is not only unethical, but it also violates the rights of landlords and the integrity of residential spaces, according to Emmanuel Xove Kporsu, Head of Public Relations at Ghana’s Rent Control Department.
Kporsu went into detail on the obligations of landlords and tenants in an interview on GTV’s breakfast show, stressing the importance of respect for one another and adherence to community norms.
“It’s wrong to use a rented house for commercial sex. When individuals choose to dwell in someone else’s premises, they must respect the rules and values of that space. Engaging in activities like prostitution undermines the essence of a community and is considered immoral,” Mr. Kporsu stated firmly.
Mr. Kporsu went into further detail on the obligations of both landlords and tenants, emphasizing that although landlords are allowed to impose reasonable restrictions on specific activities or curfews, they should never violate tenants’ basic human rights.
“You cannot prevent someone from returning home at any time,” he emphasized. Landlords are required to supply backup keys in case of an emergency if there is a curfew.
He went on to say that although it is required of tenants to refrain from causing annoyance or breaking the law, landlords also have an obligation to follow the law when handling misbehavior by tenants.
“Any offense committed by a tenant should not lead to landlords taking the law into their own hands. They must report any issues to the appropriate authorities for investigation,” Mr. Kporsu reiterated.
Source: newsthemegh.com