The Government of Antigua and Barbuda, through the Ministry of Legal Affairs and the Attorney General, advises the public that the scheduled consultation on the proposed Landlord and Tenant (Residential Tenancies) Bill 2026 has been postponed.

The meeting will now take place on Thursday, November 19, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at the Parliament Building.

The Ministry sincerely apologises to members of the public for the short notice of this postponement and any inconvenience caused.

All members of the public are invited to attend, particularly landlords, tenants and other interested stakeholders such as Bar Association to participate in the discussions surrounding the proposed legislation.

The proposed Bill seeks to establish a clearer and more modern legal framework governing residential rental arrangements in Antigua and Barbuda.

The initiative follows numerous complaints received by the Ministry from both landlords and tenants concerning matters such as rental increases, arbitrary late-payment fees, unpaid rent, outstanding utility bills and the respective responsibilities and obligations of both parties.

The consultation will provide an opportunity for members of the public to share their experiences, express concerns and make recommendations to help shape the proposed legislation.

The Government encourages widespread participation as it continues efforts to modernise existing legislation and develop a framework that better reflects the realities of today’s rental housing market.

The Ministry thanks the public for its understanding and cooperation.

This article was originally published by Antigua News Room. Read the original article here: Public Consultation on Landlord and Tenant Bill Postponed.