For Jamaican landlords & property managers
Professional property management for Jamaica.
Track Kingston, Montego Bay, and Mandeville rentals in one place. NCB and Scotiabank payment matching, JMD rent receipts, and Rent Restriction Act–aware lease templates.
Lawyer-reviewable starting template · JMD · No email required
Currency · Jamaica
J$JMD
Dual-currency invoicing for USD-priced corporate & short lets.
Deposit
One month's rent (security) + first month in advance
Notice
30 days written notice for monthly tenancies
Local knowledge, built in
Built around Jamaica's rental market.
Typical deposit
One month's rent (security) + first month in advance
Notice period
30 days written notice for monthly tenancies
Governing legislation
Rent Restriction Act + Registration (Strata Titles) Act
Rent control
Standard rents apply only to properties valued under the Rent Assessment Board threshold. Most modern rentals are decontrolled.
Property tax
Annual property tax payable to Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ)
Local banks supported
NCB · Scotiabank Jamaica · JN Bank · Sagicor Bank · CIBC FirstCaribbean
AI receipt matching for SMS & screenshots
The platform
Everything a Jamaican landlord actually needs.
Stop juggling WhatsApp messages, paper receipts, and Excel sheets. Orbit gives you one place to manage every property in Jamaica — with AI that reads your bank SMS, photo-backed maintenance, and reports your owners and accountant will love.
- Track unlimited properties across Jamaica
- Collect rent in JMD or USD with auto-issued receipts
- AI bank-SMS parser for NCB & Scotiabank Jamaica and more
- Lease library with renewal & expiry alerts
- Maintenance with photo evidence & contractor assignment
- Owner statements, arrears, and occupancy reports
Your data stays yours — and stays in Jamaica's context.
Every property, tenant, and payment is scoped to your organization with bank-grade encryption. Role-based access lets your team see only what they need to see.
Currency
J$ JMD
Dual-currency support for USD-priced corporate and short lets.
Frequently asked
How do I legally evict a tenant in Jamaica?+
Under the Rent Restriction Act and Recovery of Possession Act, a Jamaican landlord must serve written Notice to Quit (typically 30 days for monthly tenancies). If the tenant does not leave, you file a claim in the Parish Court (or Rent Assessment Board for controlled premises). Self-help eviction — changing locks or removing belongings — is illegal. Orbit stores every lease, notice, and payment history in one place so your attorney has the paper trail ready.
What is the maximum security deposit a landlord can charge in Jamaica?+
There is no fixed statutory cap for decontrolled rentals — market practice is one month's rent as security plus one month in advance. For properties under the Rent Restriction Act, the Rent Assessment Board can review excessive deposits. Deposits must be refunded within a reasonable time after vacation, less deductions for damage beyond fair wear and tear.
How late can rent be before a Jamaican landlord can take action?+
Rent is typically due on the 1st. Most Jamaican leases treat rent as in arrears after 7–14 days and allow a Notice to Quit for non-payment after a full month. Orbit's arrears report and AI Rent Risk Score flag at-risk tenants before it becomes a legal problem.
Does Orbit support JMD and USD rentals?+
Yes. Orbit tracks rent in JMD, USD, or both simultaneously — useful for short-let owners on the North Coast who price in USD but receive JMD deposits.
Can I import bank deposit notifications from NCB or Scotiabank?+
Yes. Paste an NCB or Scotiabank SMS, or upload a screenshot of the deposit, and Orbit's AI will extract the amount, date, reference, and payer, then match it to the right tenant.
Is my lease template compliant with the Rent Restriction Act?+
The Jamaica template includes the standard clauses most modern, decontrolled rentals need. For controlled properties under the Rent Assessment Board, we recommend reviewing with a Jamaican attorney.
General information only — consult a Jamaica attorney for advice on your specific situation.
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