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Residential Tenacy Law: The Way Forward

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A decision made 23 April 2024:

Decision Reference:  MD-HC-2024-310

Public

Subject: Residential Tenancy Law: the way forward

 

Report Title: Residential Tenancy Law: the way forward

Public

Decision(s):

The Minister for Housing decided to present his proposed route forward for the updated Residential Tenancy Law, as outlined in the 'Residential Tenancy Law: the way forward' report.

Reason for Decision(s):

The 'Residential Tenancy Law: the way forward' report outlines the steps the Minister has taken to realign the work in producing a new Residential Tenancy Law in order to expedite its delivery and provide clearer instructions on what the new Law will contain. The Minister has proposed these changes to provide a modern and focused Law, which will provide enhanced security of tenure for tenants, rent stabilisation measures, a new Housing Tribunal, and regulation of fees and charges.

Resource Implications: None arising from this decision.

 

Action Required: Officers to request the Greffier of the States to arrange for the item(s) to be presented to the States Assembly.

Signature:

 

 

Signed By: Minister for Housing

Date Signed:

 

 

Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):

 

 

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