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Evictions

Seeking an eviction

If you are a landlord seeking termination of a residential tenancy agreement and/or eviction of tenants, you can bring a claim in the Petty Debts Court under the Residential Tenancy (Jersey) Law 2011 if:

  • you (the landlord) want your property back before the tenancy agreement expires (Art 11)

  • your tenant has breached the terms of the agreement (Art 12)

These types of claims are not limited in value, you may bring a claim regardless of how much the annual rent is or how much your tenants owe in rental arrears.

How to bring an eviction claim

Example of Notice to Quit, Summons Claim Summary (Art 11)

Example of Notice to Rectify the Breach, Summons Claim Summary (Art 12)

Evictions are not always straightforward so taking legal advice is recommended.

For all eviction cases, your Summons must be served on the tenant(s) personally by the Viscount who will charge you a fee for this.

Contact the Greffier for any other type of agreement other than residential tenancy (such as commercial leases).

What to do if you receive a Summons for eviction

If your landlord is bringing a case to Court which could result in you being evicted from their property, on receiving a Summons you should:

  • call the Petty Debts Court Greffier on +44 (0) 1534 440081 to confirm you will attend on the date given on the Summons and ask any questions you have about the Court process

  • contact the Legal Aid office on +44 (0) 1534 613999. If you are eligible for legal aid, they will provide you with an Advocate to assist you throughout the proceedings and speak on your behalf in Court free of charge

  • contact Citizens Advice for assistance on +44 (0) 1534 724942 if you are not eligible for legal aid

  • prepare a brief statement for the Judge detailing your personal and financial circumstances and your account of what has happened that led your landlord to take you to court

As you walk into the Magistrate’s Court building, on the left-hand side is the reception desk where the Ushers sit. You should report to the Usher on the desk who will note your attendance and tell you in which of the three courtrooms your case is being heard.

Hearing loop facilities are available on request.

If for some good reason you are unable to attend court, you should contact the Court immediately with evidence to justify your non-attendance, so that alternative arrangements can be made. If you do not attend and do not explain your non-attendance to the Court beforehand, an Eviction Order may be made against you.