Landlords get support ahead of new licence scheme

Government officers between June and July will be at different parish halls to provide support

Landlords are being offered assistance from the government in signing up to the new licence scheme.

The Rented Dwelling Licensing Scheme legally requires landlords to hold a licence for each home they rent out in Jersey from 1 May 2024.

The Government said in April that it was created to "improve the standards of rental accommodation" in the island.

From 1 August 2024 it will be illegal for a landlord to rent without a licence from 1 August 2024 and inspections may need to take place before a licence is granted.

Government officers between June and July will be at different parish halls to provide support and answer questions.

Locations include:

• St Peter Parish Hall - Monday 10 June, 10:00-12:00 BST

• St Lawrence Parish Hall - Tuesday 11 June, 10:00-12:00 BST

• St Helier Town Hall - Wednesday 12 June, 10:00-12:00 BST

• St Clement Parish Hall - Friday 14 June, 14:00-16:00 BST

• St Saviour Parish Hall - Monday 17 June, 10:00-12:00 BST

• St Martin Public Hall - Wednesday 19 June, 10:00-12:00 BST

• Trinity Parish Hall - Monday 24 June, 10:00-12:00 BST

• Grouville Parish Hall - Monday 24 June, 14:00-16:00 BST

• St John Parish Hall - Monday 1 July, 10:00-12:00 BST

• St Mary Parish Hall - Wednesday 3 July, 10:00-12:00 BST

• St Ouen Parish Hall - Thursday 4 July, 14:00-16:00 BST

A licence costs £60 per property and will be valid for two years.

Licences would be attached to the property itself - if the property is sold, the licence would transfer to the new owner.