renting

Renting is how many Jamaicans live, whether by choice, while saving for a deposit or because ownership remains out of reach. Jamaica Homes News covers the rental market, including rents and availability, tenant and landlord rights, the Rent Restriction Act, leases, deposits, rental scams and practical advice for tenants and property owners.

On 1 May 2026, England’s Renters’ Rights Act 2025 came fully into force — abolishing no-fault evictions, ending fixed-term tenancies, capping rent increases, and introducing the most significant overhaul of landlord and tenant law in four decades. Here is everything landlords, tenants, and property investors need to know, with context for the Jamaican rental market.