Rent Control Warns Hilda Hostel Over UMaT Fees, Orders Refunds if Students Pay

The Rent Control Commission has warned Hilda Hostel near the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) after the hostel announced new accommodation charges despite existing directives.Acting Rent Control Commissioner Frederick Opoku says the Commission will take action if the hostel fails to comply. He also stated that students who pay the new fees could be entitled to refunds if the charges are found to violate the regulations.In this audio, we explain the latest developments, what the law says, and what this means for UMaT students and private hostel operators across Ghana.Support the show