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ARTICLE · 23 MARCH 2026

Major Changes To Jersey's Residential Tenancy Law

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The Residential Tenancy (Jersey) Amendment Law 2025 (the "Law") introduces the most significant reforms to Jersey's residential letting framework since 2011. The Law comes into effect on 15 April 2026.

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The Residential Tenancy (Jersey) Amendment Law 2025 (the "Law") introduces the most significant reforms to Jersey's residential letting framework since 2011. The Law comes into effect on 15 April 2026.

Key changes

Rent cap introduced

Rent increases limited to once every 12 months and generally capped at RPI.

Exceptions for:
(i) improvements to the tenant's benefit or
(ii) rents significantly below current market value.

A minimum of two months' written notice is required for any increase.

Creation of Rent Tribunal

A new, independent Rent Tribunal will adjudicate disputes concerning rent increases.
Tenants may challenge unlawful or excessive increases.

The Tribunal can void a non‑compliant increase or substitute a lawful one.

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