Will the Jamaica court throw the old man in jail for outstanding rent paid on his behalf?
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, Before we left Jamaica, we arranged for an entity who takes care of poor people to pay an aged man’s rent. They were late three times. On the fourth time they were late, the landlord took the aged man to court and won the case. Actually I am told that the […]
Jamaica Year in Review – Top Stories of 2014
The year 2014 brought changes and progress, as well as some sadness and setbacks, to Jamaica and the Caribbean. Governments enacted laws and struggled with a variety of economic and social issues as they attempted to reflect the people’s will. Individuals in the Jamaican and Caribbean Diaspora made significant contributions over the year, both to […]
I need to check if the agent filed my papers at Resident Magistrate Court
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, In late Summer I visited the Resident Magistrate court downtown, in Jamaica, and I met a young man as I was going in who offered to put my papers in for me. I gave him $15,000 to write a notice, do some paperwork and serve it. I am back in England […]
The NEW Immigration Reform Explained
On November 20, 2014, the President announced a series of executive actions to reduce illegal immigration at the border, prioritize deporting felons not families, and require certain undocumented immigrants to pass a criminal background check and pay taxes in order to temporarily stay in the U.S. without fear of deportation. The President specifically expanded the […]
The other owner of my property is trying to take over my Jamaica property? HELP!
QUESTION: Dear Legal wiz, I heard recently that a woman is trying to take over my house. I heard it all from the person who she actually rented the property to. Note I did not give this woman permission to rent my house in the first place. We happen to be owners as tenants in […]
My nephew rented my house, and now cant get rent nor the house back
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, I left my nephew to take care of my house. He was not working so he got my house free to stay. He called me to tell me that he is trying to get a tenant he put there out. He said the court is not helping. What can I do […]
Watford Hill Primary School: A Model for the Jamaican Diaspora
Something wonderful is taking place at the Watford Hill Primary School; it should be a model for the Jamaican Diaspora. The Watford Hill Primary School was established in 1896, is owned by the Jamaica Baptist Union (JBU) and is located in the parish of Hanover in the rural community of Woodlands. It is a […]
Can my brother sell the house my sis and I built on his land in Jamaica?
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, My sister built a house with my help on land in Saint Catherine, Jamaica, that our brother owns. Recently he told her that he wants to sell the house and the land because he wants to move to another part of the country. I called him and he refuses to speak […]
Three Little Known Ways to Fund your Real Estate Deals – Jamaica Real Estate Advice & Tips
If you are serious about maximizing your profits and reducing your risks from investment in real estate, you need to carefully consider where your funding will come from. Are you in the market seeking a loan or are you looking for equity? The answer to this question will depend on your needs and the nature […]
Meet Xavier Brown, Next Generation Jamaican Bobsled Dreamer – Help Him Realize The Dream
Xavier Brown is the 200m gold medalist at the 2006 CAC Games giving him the the distinction as the only Jamaican since Donald Quarrie to capture that crown. He has held a number of coaching positions and is now a student at the GC Foster College of Sports and Physical education. Xavier Brown is the […]