The Government of Jersey has introduced a new legal requirement
for the rental sector as part of its work to improve the standards
of rental accommodation on the island.
Under the Public Health and Safety (Rented Dwellings)
(Licensing) (Jersey) Regulations 2023 (the
Regulations), from 1 May 2024 all landlords in
Jersey will need to have a Rented Dwellings Licence for each unit
of residential property that they rent out.
There will be a transitional period of three months. Current
landlords can apply at any time before 31 July 2024 to be granted a
licence without a pre-inspection taking place.
Affected properties
The Regulations only apply to rented residential dwellings
(apartments or houses, including any social housing). They do not
apply to commercial tenancies.
