FAQ's › Rent Assessment Board

1. What can the Rent Assessment Board do for me?
   The functions of the Rent Assessment Board are to:
   1. Hear and determine applications by Landlords or Tenants for a review of rent in respect of tenancies of dwelling houses
   2. To register new Landlords and Tenants
   3. To keep a register of Landlords and other Tenants who are registered to the Board
   4. The Board provides notes of evidence upon demand with regard to its Court Matters.
   5. Persons in Trinidad and Tobago renting properties above $1500.00 fall outside the jurisdiction of the Rent Assessment Board.
      
      
2. How much does it cost to use the Rent Assessment Board?
   1. Search of Registration - $1.00
   2. Summons Dwelling & Commercial - $2.00
   3. Land (One & Two Copies) - $5.00 per Tenant
   4. Extra Copy - $1.00
   5. Certificate - $5.00 Standard Plus $1.00 per page (50 cents per side)
      
      
3. Does my rent have to fall below a certain amount for me to access the services of the Rent Assessment Board?
   Yes, a maximum of $1000.00 for an unfurnished property and a maximum of $1500.00 for a furnished property.
   
   
4. How does the Rent Assessment Board help the Landlord?
   The advantage of the Rent Assessment Board to the Landlord is that he/she could apply to have his/her rent reviewed on the grounds that the rent being charged is too low.
   
   
5. Can the Rent Assessment Board tell me if there are any complaints about a potential Landlord?
   No, but under the Freedom of information Act that information could be gathered.