Strata real estate developments are those established under the Registration (Strata Titles) Act (the “Act”), and are similar to what persons know as “condominiums” overseas. They have become a popular real estate option in Jamaica, offering individuals an affordable, community-oriented lifestyle with shared amenities. However, purchasing a unit in a Strata is not without risks. […]
A Strata is a type of real estate development, which, under the Registration (Strata Titles) Act (the “Act”), is owned and administered by a Strata Corporation (the “Corporation”). A Strata is a body corporate made up of all the owners/proprietors in the development, which is capable of being sued, and can sue in its own […]
In the first part of this two-part series, we discussed that there are different legal regimes around the prohibition of Short-term Rentals (“STRs”), and we zoned in on the prohibition of STRs in strata communities (communities governed by the Registration (Strata Titles) Act). This second part, will now focus on the prohibition of STRs in […]
Part 1- No short-term stays in stratas? There has been a frenzy of media coverage on the issue of Airbnbs recently, from the Minister of Tourism indicating that the sector is ripe for regulation, to disputes in the Supreme Court of Jamaica, surrounding whether Airbnbs can be allowed in certain gated communities. As far as […]
There has been an explosion in high rise apartment buildings and townhome complexes, not only in the corporate area, but throughout the country. The increased popularity of apartment living has also spawned an increase in disputes and issues associated with this type of communal living. Owners and potential buyers into these developments can look to […]
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