For Barbadian landlords & property managers
Professional property management for Barbados.
Manage Christ Church, St. James, and St. Michael rentals — short-let and long-let — in BBD or USD. Republic Bank and CIBC FirstCaribbean payment matching, automated receipts, lease tracking.
Lawyer-reviewable starting template · BBD · No email required
Currency · Barbados
Bds$BBD
Dual-currency invoicing for USD-priced corporate & short lets.
Deposit
One to two months' rent (security)
Notice
One month for monthly tenancies; three months for yearly tenancies
Local knowledge, built in
Built around Barbados's rental market.
Typical deposit
One to two months' rent (security)
Notice period
One month for monthly tenancies; three months for yearly tenancies
Governing legislation
Tenantries Freehold Purchase Act + Rent Restriction Act (Barbados)
Rent control
Old rent control applies to a small number of pre-1990 properties. Modern long-let and short-let rentals are typically free-market.
Property tax
Land tax payable annually to the Barbados Revenue Authority (BRA)
Local banks supported
Republic Bank · CIBC FirstCaribbean · RBC Royal Bank · Scotiabank Barbados
AI receipt matching for SMS & screenshots
The platform
Everything a Barbadian landlord actually needs.
Stop juggling WhatsApp messages, paper receipts, and Excel sheets. Orbit gives you one place to manage every property in Barbados — with AI that reads your bank SMS, photo-backed maintenance, and reports your owners and accountant will love.
- Track unlimited properties across Barbados
- Collect rent in BBD or USD with auto-issued receipts
- AI bank-SMS parser for Republic Bank & CIBC FirstCaribbean and more
- Lease library with renewal & expiry alerts
- Maintenance with photo evidence & contractor assignment
- Owner statements, arrears, and occupancy reports
Your data stays yours — and stays in Barbados's context.
Every property, tenant, and payment is scoped to your organization with bank-grade encryption. Role-based access lets your team see only what they need to see.
Currency
Bds$ BBD
Dual-currency support for USD-priced corporate and short lets.
Frequently asked
How do I evict a tenant in Barbados?+
A Barbadian landlord must serve written Notice to Quit — one month for a monthly tenancy, three months for a yearly tenancy. If the tenant remains, you apply to the Magistrates' Court of the parish for recovery of possession. Old rent-controlled properties may involve the Rent Tribunal. Physical eviction, lockouts, or removing belongings without a court order are unlawful.
What is the security deposit law in Barbados?+
Market practice is one to two months' rent as security. There is no statutory cap for decontrolled properties. Deposits should be refunded within about 30 days of vacating, less deductions for damage beyond fair wear and tear, unpaid utilities (LIME, FLOW, BL&P, BWA), or outstanding rent. Orbit records deposit amounts, condition photos, and refund history against every lease.
Do I have to register a rental lease with the Barbados Revenue Authority?+
Long leases (typically over 3 years) attract stamp duty and should be recorded. Short residential tenancies are not usually registered but must be reported for income tax purposes. Orbit's Owner Statement gives you the year-end totals to file with the BRA.
Does Orbit handle short-let villa rentals in BBD and USD?+
Yes. Properties on the West Coast or South Coast often price in USD and receive a mix of currencies — Orbit tracks both and consolidates owner statements.
Can I generate land-tax-ready owner reports?+
Yes. The Owner Statement report exports a year-end summary of gross rent, expenses, and net income per property — ready for your accountant or BRA filing.
Does the Barbados lease template cover utilities and maintenance?+
Yes. The template includes clear allocation of utilities (LIME, FLOW, BL&P, BWA) and a maintenance threshold — common in Barbadian rentals.
General information only — consult a Barbados attorney for advice on your specific situation.
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