About the Rent Tribunal

What is the Rent Tribunal?

The Rent Tribunal is an independent decision‑making body. It resolves disputes between tenants and landlords about proposed rent increases.

Its role is to determine whether a proposed rent increase complies with the Residential Tenancy Law, based on the information and evidence provided.

Purpose of the Tribunal

The Rent Tribunal is part of the Tribunal Service. It determines whether a proposed rent increase under the Residential Tenancy Amendment (Jersey) Law 2025 complies with that law.

The Tribunal operates in accordance with rules established by the Judicial Greffe, set out in the Residential Tenancy (Rent Tribunal) (Jersey) Order 2026.

The Tribunal:

• acts independently and impartially
• seeks to resolve cases fairly and efficiently
• aims to avoid unnecessary delay or expense

The Tribunal cannot provide legal advice to tenants or landlords.

Types of disputes the Tribunal can consider

The Tribunal can only consider disputes about proposed rent increases.

This includes whether:

• the proposed increase exceeds the legal limit
• the correct notice was given
• the rent has been increased more than once in a 12‑month period
• an increase above the legal limit is justified
• the increase complies with the Residential Tenancy Law

The Tribunal cannot deal with disputes relating to:

• eviction or ending a tenancy
• property condition
• environmental health issues
• deposits or fees
• landlord conduct unrelated to a rent increase
• rent agreed at the start of a new tenancy
• Independence and fairness

The Tribunal acts independently and impartially.

It will consider the evidence provided by both parties before making a decision.

Parties are expected to cooperate with the Tribunal and with each other throughout the process.

Representation

You do not need a lawyer to apply to or respond to the Tribunal.

You may:

• represent yourself
• ask someone to assist you
• instruct a lawyer or other representative
• The Tribunal Service cannot provide legal advice.

Legal costs

There is no fee to:

• make an application
• submit a response
• take part in Tribunal proceedings

Each party is usually responsible for their own legal or professional costs.