Law Reform (Landlords and Tenants) Act. Country/Territory Jamaica Document type Legislation Date 1979 (1980) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Land & soil Keyword Land tenure Lease Contract/agreement Agricultural land Geographical area Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States Abstract This Act concerns the relationship between a landlord and a tenant and especially the termination of rent. The Act prohibits distress for rent and allows a tenant to remain on cultivated land for a certain period after a notice to quit. Full text English Website www.moj.gov.jm