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Turning Rentals into Business: Is Rent-to-Rent or Airbnb Subletting Allowed in Jamaica?

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Jamaica Now
May 19, 2025
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In Jamaica, the practice of “rent-to-rent”—where a tenant leases a property and then sublets it, such as listing it on platforms like Airbnb—is subject to specific legal considerations. This arrangement intersects with the Rent Restriction Act (RRA) and the Real Estate (Dealers and Developers) Act (REDDA). Below is a detailed examination of the legal framework governing such practices.

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