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Welcome

Welcome to the Department of the Rent Commissioner’s web site. This site is part of our commitment to provide you access to information on the operations of the Department and the provisions of the rent control laws.

After viewing this site, we would appreciate your comments and suggestions for improving it and the information it contains. We want to know of your information needs and we will endeavour to address them as the site develops and grows.

Thank you for your interest in the Department of the Rent Commissioner.

Mission Statement
The Mission of the Department of the Rent Commissioner is to control rent increases and evictions on tenancies of residential premises and to promote an understanding of the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants under the Rent Increases (Domestic Premises) Control Act 1978.

Vision Statement
The vision of the Department of the Rent Commissioner is to enlighten all landlords and tenants to fully comply with the requirements of the rent control laws and to resolve their problems in a just and respectful manner.

Value Statement
The Department of the Rent Commissioner values its clientele, because they are the reason the Department exists.

History

The Department of the Rent Commissioner was established in 1971 and comes under the authority of the Minister for Energy Telecommunications & E-Commerce. The Department is the Island’s residential tenant protection agency and is charged with the responsibility for administering the Rent Increases (Domestic Premises) Control Act 1978, which is designed to provide tenants with security of tenure and to regulate increases in rent.

Since its inception, the Department has served as a source of information, counseling, direct intervention and referral for landlords, tenants and the general public who may have concerns and issues relevant to the rent control laws.