12 January 2026
The Minister for Housing, Deputy Sam Mézec, is calling for applicants to serve on Jersey’s new
Rent Tribunal.
The tribunal will 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.
The Minister is encouraging landlords, tenants and Islanders with consumer affairs experience
to apply for the following roles:
- Chair
- Deputy Chair
- Panel Members
Role Details:
All roles require:
- Appropriate experience in housing and tenancy matters
- Impartial decision-making skills
- Excellent listening and communication skills
- Ability to process large volumes of information and work collaboratively.
Chair and Deputy Chair:
- Must hold a law degree or equivalent, approved by the Judicial Greffier
- Minimum five years’ experience practising as a solicitor or Jersey
advocate is advantageous
- Rate per sitting (half day): £400.
Panel Members:
- Applicants must have experience of housing and tenancy matters, ideally
with expertise from a tenants’, landlords’ or consumer affairs perspective
- Knowledge of legal procedures and a business or administrative
background advantageous
- Rate per sitting (half day): £150.
Deputy Mézec said:
“This is an excellent opportunity for Islanders to help shape the future of Jersey’s rental market.
By joining the Rent Tribunal, you can make a real difference – delivering fair rents and driving
positive change in our community.”
Applications:
For more details and how to apply, please click on: Leading our Island.
Application deadline: 30 January 2026. Shortlisted candidates should be available for
interview between 9 to 11 February.
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