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Real Estate (Dealers and Developers) Act.

Country/Territory
Jamaica
Document type
Legislation
Date
1988 (2006)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Land & soil
Keyword
Land tenure Institution Land-use planning Inspection Land valuation Lease Transfer Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act establishes the Real Estate Board and provides rules for the registration and operation of real estate dealers, real estate salesmen and real estate developers. It also provides for certain matters regarding development schemes and for inspection by real estate inspectors. Engaging in real estate business for purposes of this Act includes lease of land and the management of land. The functions of the Board shall be to regulate and control the practice of real estate business, the disposition of land in development schemes and the operation of such schemes.

Full text
English
Website
www.moj.gov.jm

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Real Estate (Dealers and Developers) Regulations.

Legislation | Jamaica | 1988 (2005)

Keyword: Land tenure, Transfer, Land-use planning, Registration, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Real Estate (Dealers and Developers) (Code of Ethics) Regulations, 1998.

Legislation | Jamaica | 1989 (2000)

Keyword: Land tenure, Transfer, Land-use planning, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX