Call for people to join rental market tribunal

Landlords and tenants are being encouraged to have their say on Jersey's rental market.

Housing Minister Sam Mezec has called for people to serve on the island's new rent tribunal, which is set to consider and determine residential tenancy rent increase appeals.

The minister wants islanders with consumer affairs experience to apply for roles including panel members, chair and deputy chair, with pay of between £150 and £400 per half day available.

Mezec said people could make a "real difference" by joining the tribunal. Applications close on 30 January.

The tribunal is due to consider and determine residential tenancy rent increase appeals under the Residential Tenancy (Jersey) Law 2011, as amended by the Residential Tenancy (Jersey) Amendment Law 2025 - which was approved by the States Assembly in September.

"This is an excellent opportunity for islanders to help shape the future of Jersey's rental market," Mezec added.

Those looking to apply to the chair and deputy chair role must have a law degree or equivalent, approved by the Judicial Greffier, and have at least five years' experience practising as a solicitor, the government said.

It added applicants for a panel member role must have experience of housing and tenancy matters.

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