Residential Tenancy Law Reform

Closes 23 Jun 2023

Opened 14 Apr 2023

Overview

The Minister for Housing and Communities has published a paper setting out his proposed approach to improving the existing Residential Tenancy Law, making enhancements to residential tenancies and broadening the scope of the law to include matters such as rent stabilisation, social housing provision and the introduction of a new housing tribunal.  

The paper sets the direction of travel for much-needed modernisation of residential tenancy legislation. Given the scale of work that is required to introduce the changes proposed, it is essential that everyone has the chance to contribute their views. This will help shape policy and legislation which can meet the needs of tenants and landlords in Jersey, whilst helping to ensure that the resulting draft law is supported and implemented without delay.

Comments can be provided using this online survey, or can be sent:

  • by email: housingmatters@gov.je or, 
  • by post: Residential Tenancy Law consultation, Strategic Housing and Regeneration Team, 19-12 Broad Street, St Helier, JE2 3RR

This consultation will be live for a period of eight-weeks, ending 23 June 2023.

Public meeting dates

Join us at the Town Hall to find out more and share your views:

Landlord session: 5 June 6-8pm

Tenant session: 7 June 6-8 pm

Combined landlord and tenant session: 13 June 6-8pm

Give us your views