Publication of Summary of Findings of the Consultation on the Draft Residential Tenancy Law 200-

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A decision made (08.10.08) to publish the Summary of Findings of the consultation on the draft Residential Tenancy Law 200-

Decision Reference: MD-H-2008-0101
Decision Summary Title :	Publication of Summary of Findings of the consultation on the draft Residential Tenancy Law 200-.		Date of Decision Summary:	6 October 2008
Decision Summary Author:	Paul Bradbury, Director, Population Office		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)	Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Written		Person Giving Oral Report:	n/a
Written Report Title :	Summary of Findings of the consultation on the draft Residential Tenancy Law 200-.		Date of Written Report:	6 October 2008
Written Report Author:	Paul Bradbury, Director, Population Office		Written Report : Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)	Public
Subject: Publication of Summary of Findings of the consultation on the draft Residential Tenancy Law 200-.
Decision(s): To approve, and thereafter publish, the Summary of Findings of the consultation on the draft Residential Tenancy Law 200-.
Reason(s) for Decision: The Housing Minister published for consultation a White Paper on the draft Residential Tenancy Law 200- between 29th April – 24th June 2008. The consultation was designed to inform the public about the proposed law and to gauge public opinion on new provisions to formalise the obligations between landlord and tenant. Current legislation in this area dates back to 1919 and 1946 and the proposed draft law would create an updated regulatory framework detailing security of tenure provisions and providing clarity to the roles and responsibilities of those entering into the relationship of landlord and tenant. The paper also put forward for consideration proposals relating to the possible establishing of a Tenants Deposit Scheme to protect tenants’ deposits. Specific questions were asked in relation to some provisions of the draft law and also the issue of a Tenants Deposit Scheme. Summary of Findings of the consultation on the draft Residential Tenancy Law 200- to be published thereon.
Resource Implications: None.
Action required: Population Officer Officers to send the Consultation Paper to the Greffier of the States and ask him to present it to the States as an “R” as soon as possible.
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