Aikins v Sharawi (G/WJ/DG/A9/95/2022) [2025] GHADC 194 (15 January 2025)

The defendant is a tenant of the plaintiff, but made improvements without the plaintiff's consent and is not entitled to compensation. Plaintiff is entitled to recover possession and rent arrears as defendant failed to pay rent beyond the initial period.

Citation: [2025] GHADC 194
Parties: Plaintiff: Rebecca Aikins; Defendant: Basha Sharawi
Court: District Court
Jurisdiction: Ghana
Judgment Date: 15 January 2025
Case Number: G/WJ/DG/A9/95/2022
Procedural Posture: Civil (landlord Tenant Dispute) / Judgment
Outcome: Judgment for the plaintiff.
Legal Topics: Tenancy, Eviction, Rent Arrears, Unauthorized Improvements, Compensation for Improvements
Source Language: English

Landlord and Tenant Property Law Tenancy Eviction Rent Arrears Unauthorized Improvements Compensation for Improvements

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Parties

Rebecca Aikins

Plaintiff

Basha Sharawi

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil (landlord Tenant Dispute) / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether defendant is plaintiff’s tenant
2 Whether plaintiff consented to the redevelopment of her property and if so whether defendant is entitled to compensation
3 Whether plaintiff is entitled to recover possession of the premises

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Judgment for the plaintiff.

Orders

Plaintiff does not owe defendant compensation for improvements made without approval.
Defendant to pay rent arrears from 15th October 2022 to date of judgment at GHC1,400.00 per month.