🏠 Jersey Landlords: Is Your Condition Report Truly Compliant?
- Inventory Hub
- Jul 9
- 1 min read
If you’re relying on the government issued template for your condition reports, you could be leaving yourself exposed.
Here’s what every landlord in Jersey needs to know:
📌 It’s mandatory by law under the Residential Tenancy (Condition Reports) (Jersey) Order 2014, landlords must provide a written and signed condition report within 7 days of the tenancy agreement or risk fines of up to £10,000.
📌 The government template isn’t enough. The standard form is basic, just tick boxes with limited space for detail. This leaves landlords without sufficient evidence in the event of a dispute. You’re also expected to upload, store, and date stamp photographic evidence separately, ensuring it aligns with the report.
📌 Disputes favour the tenant unless you have proof. When a case goes to MyDeposits Jersey, adjudicators tend to favour tenants unless the landlord provides a thorough, impartial, and well documented report, including dated invoices and proof of works completed before the tenancy starts.
💡 What actually stands up in a dispute?
✔️ Detailed descriptions of each room, fixture, and surface
✔️ Time-stamped, photo-backed records
✔️ Professionally formatted layout
✔️ Signed within the 7-day period, with space for tenant comments/photo evidence.
🔐 Protect Your Property
A condition report completed by a qualified inventory professional is more than just compliance, it’s your strongest defence against tenancy disputes.
Let Inventory Hub help you stay compliant, protected, and professional.
