In a significant legal ruling that reverberated throughout Jamaica's real estate sector, Nerris Hawthorne was convicted for failing to register as a developer, in violation of Section 35(7) of the Real Estate (Dealers and Developers) Act (REDDA). The decision, delivered by Senior Parish Judge Nateisha Fairclough-Hylton on Monday, December 12, 2022, underscored the stringent enforcement of regulations governing real estate practices in the country.
This conviction marked a pivotal moment in the ongoing efforts to ensure compliance with the REDDA, which mandates developers to register their projects with the appropriate authorities. Failure to adhere to these regulatory requirements can have serious legal repercussions, as evidenced by Hawthorne's conviction.
The case originated from a complaint filed by a concerned party, prompting an investigation by the Real Estate Board. Despite warnings and reminders issued to Hawthorne to register the development in question, she failed to do so, ul…
