I signed a note saying that I would give the Jamaican builder a lot of land, but I did not specify that the house must be completed in the note.
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KNOW HOW: Buy or sell property/ land/ house in Jamaica
This guideline to buying and selling Jamaica property is based on interviews with experienced legal practitioners, real estate agents, building contractors
Read MoreCan I use a JP for selling/buying Jamaica property?
Can a vendor/buyer use a Justice of the Peace to transact a sale of a lot of land in Jamaica?
Read MoreWhy is there delay in my purchasing land in Jamaica?
I’m getting worried, why does obtaining a title take three years, I want to start building my home in Jamaica
Read MoreMy son got arrested on a trip to Jamaica? HELP!
Dear Legal Wiz, Yesterday my son got arrested by the Jamaican cops. He said he was driving around with some friends. He did manage to gt someone to call me. What steps ar to be taken when arrested by the Jamaican police. Marie Andrews Dear Marie Andrews, When Arrested and taken to a Police Station, the arrested person has the right to: a. Make a phone call: to a lawyer or relative or anyone b. Ask to see a lawyer immediately: if you don
Read MoreShould I pay rent sums to this Jamaican ‘lawyer’?
Someone claiming to be a lawyer called me and gave me the numbers of two women with Jamaican houses to view. Both women claim to be selling not renting…
Read MoreI want to file a complaint against a Jamaican Attorney
Dear Legal Wiz? Please reply to me with the contact information to file a complaint on a Jamaican Attorney. Mitch Anderson Dear Mitch Anderson, Thank you for writing in. You may lodge complaints and seek answers from: Mr Ian Wilkinson President Jamaica Bar Association Jambar Building 78-80 Harbour Street Kingston, Jamaica (876) 967-1528 (876) 967-9034 Fax: (876)967-3783 secretary@jambar.org GET ACTION: You make write in to get action taken at: General Legal Council 78 Harbour Street, Kingston (876) 922-2319 / (876)967-1528 Fax: (876) 924-9190 Email: legalcouncil@cwjamaica.com
Read MoreHe got rid of the other tenant, wants me to pay big rent
That Jamaica agent, caused the other tenant not to move in, although he still held the tenant’s monies paid over and now he wants me to pay total sums monthly.
Read MoreGetting a title under Jamaica’s LAMP, the less delay way
LAMP, since April 2000 has been an alternate route to obtaining a land title in Jamaica – faster, cheaper.
Read MoreNeed a title quicker, get a certificate of compliance first
Persons with no title for land in Jamaica under the Registration of Titles Act.. can get a certificate of compliance as proof of ownership to apply for the same
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