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ARTICLE · 03 MAY 2024

Rented Dwellings Licensing Regime To Commence In Jersey

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The Public Health and Safety (Rented Dwellings) (Licensing) (Jersey) Regulations 2023 (the "Licensing Regulations"), passed by the States of Jersey in November 2023, come into effect on Wednesday 1 May 2024.

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The Public Health and Safety (Rented Dwellings) (Licensing) (Jersey) Regulations 2023 (the "Licensing Regulations"), passed by the States of Jersey in November 2023, come into effect on Wednesday 1 May 2024.

What is the effect of the Licensing Regulations?

The Licensing Regulations prohibit the renting or letting of residential property without a licence. If a landlord has a portfolio of multiple residential properties, then each residential unit must have its own licence. The Licensing Regulations do not apply to non-residential or commercial lettings.

From 1 August 2024 (following a three-month transition period), it will be illegal for a landlord to rent a residential property without a licence. A licence will be issued if the Minister is satisfied that the property: (i) meets the minimum safety standards and (ii) does not contain a prescribed hazard.

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