ANTWI VRS SOWAH (A9/33/23) [2024] GHADC 227 (23 January 2024)

ANTWI VRS SOWAH (A9/33/23) [2024] GHADC 227 (23 January 2024)

Complainant paid GHC 1,800 for rent, stayed only one month due to demolition; renovation costs not agreed as part of rent; complainant entitled to refund of GHC 1,650 and costs.

Citation
ANTWI VRS SOWAH (A9/33/23) [2024] GHADC 227 (23 January 2024)
Parties
Complainant: Ruth Antwi; Respondent: Mr Sowah; Respondent: Marcus
Court
ghadc
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
23 January 2024
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
judgment for complainant
Legal Topics
Rent Refund, Burden of Proof, Evidence, Demolition, Renovation Costs
Source Language
eng
Landlord and Tenant Civil Procedure Rent Refund Burden of Proof Evidence Demolition Renovation Costs

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Parties

Ruth Antwi

Complainant

Mr Sowah

Respondent

Marcus

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the complainant paid GHC 3,000 to the respondents
  2. 2 Whether the complainant renovated the apartment to the tune of GHC 1,200
  3. 3 Whether the complainant is entitled to a refund of the rent advance

Ratio Decidendi

Complainant paid GHC 1,800 for rent, stayed only one month due to demolition; renovation costs not agreed as part of rent; complainant entitled to refund of GHC 1,650 and costs.

Court Disposition

judgment for complainant

Orders

  • 1st Respondent to pay GHC 1,650 to complainant as rent refund
  • Respondents to pay GHC 800 as costs