Browsing: Property Law Glossary

The legal system is a set of rules that help make sure people follow the law and treat each other…

The law of agency is like when someone you trust helps you do something important, and they have to follow…

Real estate law is the set of rules that helps people buy, sell, and use land or buildings fairly and…

A grant deed is a legal document used to transfer ownership of real property from one person to another, guaranteeing that the…

A less-than-freehold estate (also known as a leasehold estate) is a type of property interest where a person has the right to…

In real estate, particularly in Jamaica and around the world, “encumbered” refers to a property burdened by claims, liabilities, or…

The Local Improvement Act is legislation aimed at guiding the development, improvement, and maintenance of community infrastructure, including roads, drainage,…

A right of way is a legal right that allows someone to pass through another person’s property. In real estate,…

Death duties are a type of tax that the government in Jamaica charges when someone passes away and leaves things like…

The Judiciary of Jamaica refers to the system of courts and judges that interpret and apply the laws in the…

A quitclaim deed is a legal document that lets someone give up or transfer any rights they might have in a property,…