Can I get back monies for repairs, rent from Jamaican ‘ landlord’?

QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, I have been living at my home in Jamaica for about 9 years. The original owner passed away, and a few months after I moved into the home.  The house has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, separate living and dining room, a washroom and verandah.  A gentleman claiming to be […]

I got a gift from US, why am I being charged high ‘custom duty’ in Jamaica?

QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz,I love your question and answer sessions on your site. Can you help me with my problem?My uncle sent me a Blackberry phone and I had to go to the post office to collect it. When I went there they told me I had to pay approximately J$35,000 for the phone. I […]