A landlord in Accra has been sentenced to prison by a High Court. He was found guilty of assaulting his tenant.
The court heard that the landlord attacked the tenant over rent money that was not paid on time.
Judges ruled that the landlord's actions were a form of assault. This means he broke the law by hurting the tenant.
The exact length of the jail sentence was not specified but it is a custodial sentence, meaning he will be held in prison.
This case highlights that landlords cannot use violence to collect rent.
The Judicial Service confirmed the sentencing.