Conveyancing Act

The Conveyancing Act is a legal framework governing the transfer of property ownership from one party to another, ensuring that transactions are lawful, clear, and binding. Originating from English common law and adapted in various forms across former British colonies, the Conveyancing Act was established to formalize property transfer practices, standardizing the process and setting forth legal rights and obligations for all parties involved. In Jamaica, this Act includes detailed guidelines for property transfers conducted during the owner’s lifetime, known as inter vivos transfers, as opposed to transfers through inheritance or wills. The Conveyancing Act also addresses land use rights, such as easements and leases, which are essential to secure lawful and organized property transactions.