My son has asked for a lot of money. He is worried that he will go to jail in Jamaica. He did not pay his seatbelt ticket, nor go to court. Will he go to jail?
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Am I legally bound to this Jamaican builder?
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.
Read MoreKNOW 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 MoreHelp me sort title for Jamaica land left by 4th generation
A reader seeks title left by 4th generation Jamaican! QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, Hello, I have a question regarding obtaining a land title. The property is in a rural area of Jamaica, I am 4th generation to this property the only name that may be on the title is about five generation back which would be my great, great,…….. grandfather. I have a diagram for the property, how do I get my name on title, and also how do I obtain the title if I can get one. Also whats…
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 [email protected] 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: [email protected]
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.
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