ItsMac, American expat in Ghana

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7 years ago

Time alloted to move out rental by ItsMac

Hi all, I rented a house for a year. My lease expired in March and I asked the landlord could I extend it for a month until my house was built. He agreed. I did it again for two months and he agreed. Unfortunately my house still isn't ready so ...

Thanks for the reply. It ends up he actually needs a court order to remove us and the law allows three months for the tenant to find a new place and the Rent Control Office will extend this if the tenant says he/she hasn't found a place yet. So, ... Read More

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7 years ago

Time alloted to move out rental

Hi all, I rented a house for a year. My lease expired in March and I asked the landlord could I extend it for a month until my house was built. He agreed. I did it again for two months and he agreed. Unfortunately my house still isn't ready so ... Read More

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8 years ago

Don't import vehicle to Ghana

This is just some sound advice from my experience. If you are moving to Ghana and have a vehicle you want to import. DON'T DO IT!!! Sell it and purchase another vehicle when you arrive. In fact try to import as few items into Ghana as possible ... Read More

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8 years ago

Safely renting a house in Ghana by ItsMac

Okay. I visited Ghana and decided to move here from the U.S. I've been here for 4 days and staying at a hotel while searching for a single family detached house for rent. I've primarily been looking on Lamudi website and what I notice is ...

Thanks all, everything turned out well. Read More

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8 years ago

Getting resident visa after marriage by ItsMac

Hello All, I moved to Ghana in March 2016 on a tourist visa from the US and got married a few months later to a Ghanaian. Can someone tell me when will I be able to apply for a resident visa? The information I've seen so far seems to suggest 5 ...

Thanks hkann, that is manageable. Read More

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8 years ago

Getting resident visa after marriage

Hello All, I moved to Ghana in March 2016 on a tourist visa from the US and got married a few months later to a Ghanaian. Can someone tell me when will I be able to apply for a resident visa? The information I've seen so far seems to suggest 5 ... Read More

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8 years ago

Need international power converter/adapter/voltage transformer by ItsMac

Hello, My items just arrived from the U.S. and I have some kitchen appliance, like a food processor and juicer, that will not operate with the international power converters that I brought here from the U.S. The appliances require too many watts ...

Thanks hkann. I was able to find one on Tonoton. Read More

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8 years ago

Why do so many people here feel it's OK to short change you by ItsMac

Hello All, I have been to several stores where if they did not have change they feel it's OK to simply not give you anything or even give you an explanation. I can understand this if it's 5 or 10 pesewas, but yesterday I was at an ...

Thanks for the reply hkann. Yes, I believe you are correct. I let this behavior slide a few times, but now I quickly point it out to them. Read More

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8 years ago

Why do so many people here feel it's OK to short change you

Hello All, I have been to several stores where if they did not have change they feel it's OK to simply not give you anything or even give you an explanation. I can understand this if it's 5 or 10 pesewas, but yesterday I was at an ... Read More

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8 years ago

Need international power converter/adapter/voltage transformer by ItsMac

Hello, My items just arrived from the U.S. and I have some kitchen appliance, like a food processor and juicer, that will not operate with the international power converters that I brought here from the U.S. The appliances require too many watts ...

Thanks Fred, I found some being listed on Tonoton and OLX websites. You're correct, they aren't pretty. Read More

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8 years ago

Need international power converter/adapter/voltage transformer

Hello, My items just arrived from the U.S. and I have some kitchen appliance, like a food processor and juicer, that will not operate with the international power converters that I brought here from the U.S. The appliances require too many watts ... Read More

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8 years ago

landlord not making repairs to rental by ItsMac

I rented a new home and paid for one year up front. I've been in the property for nearly four months and the landlord is dragging his feet on making proper repairs. His contractors show up when they want to and fix one thing while breaking three ...

Very sad, but true. Thanks for the reply. Read More

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8 years ago

landlord not making repairs to rental by ItsMac

I rented a new home and paid for one year up front. I've been in the property for nearly four months and the landlord is dragging his feet on making proper repairs. His contractors show up when they want to and fix one thing while breaking three ...

Thanks hkann. Yes, I have thought about hiring someone to make the repairs and sending him a bill. Read More

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8 years ago

landlord not making repairs to rental

I rented a new home and paid for one year up front. I've been in the property for nearly four months and the landlord is dragging his feet on making proper repairs. His contractors show up when they want to and fix one thing while breaking three ... Read More

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8 years ago

Received appliance based on wrong description

Hello All, I purchased a Midea washer and dryer combination from Electroland in Ghana. They delivered it along with refrigerator and stove and I paid. After reading the manual and installing it I discover that it is only a washer. However, their ... Read More

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