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Illegal Eviction and Forcible Entry in Jamaica: What Landlords and Buyers Cannot Legally Do to Remove Occupants

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Landlords and property buyers in Jamaica who resort to self-help remedies to remove tenants or occupants — including changing locks, removing belongings, cutting utilities, or using threats — expose themselves to criminal liability. This report examines the legal eviction process under the Rent Restriction Act and relevant legislation, and the remedies available to unlawfully evicted tenants.