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  1. Library Resource

    An Act to amend the Mortgage Insurance Act.

    Legislation
    Jamaica, Americas, Caribbean

    This Act makes minor amendments to sections 4, 5 and 14 of the Mortgage Insurance Act in respect of: percentage of the appraised value of the property to be mortgaged; the percentage of insurance fees; and income of the Jamaica Mortgage Bank.

    Amends: Mortgage Insurance Act. (2011)

  2. Library Resource
    Regulations
    Jamaica, Americas, Caribbean

    These Regulations implement provisions of the Flood-Water Control Act in relation with claims for compensation to be made under the Act. A claim for compensation in relation with waterworks for purposes of a floodwater control scheme shall be in Form A and shall be supported by all the evidence available to establish the legal ownership of the land in respect of which the claim is made.

    Implements: Flood-Water Control Act. (1998)

  3. Library Resource
    Legislation
    Jamaica, Americas, Caribbean

    This Act grants power to the Jamaica Mortgage Bank to effect contracts of insurance for loans insurable under this Act. Loans include loans for the purchase of agricultural land and loans secured by a first mortgage on agricultural land or not exceeding twenty-five years in term. The Act also provides for criteria and procedures for the execution of the insurance. The Bank shall establish a Mortgage Insurance Fund for purposes of this Act.

    Implemented by: Mortgage Insurance Regulations. (1986)
    Amended by: Mortgage Insurance (Amendment) Act (No. 19 of 2014). (2014-12-23)

  4. Library Resource
    Regulations
    Jamaica, Americas, Caribbean

    These Regulations implement provisions of the Mortgage Insurance Act in respect of a wide variety of matters including application for an approved loan, criteria for approval of a loan, the relationship between the approved lender and the Jamaica Mortgage Bank, insurance of an approved loan and conditions of insurance.

    Implements: Mortgage Insurance Act. (2011)

  5. Library Resource
    Legislation
    Jamaica, Americas, Caribbean

    This Act defines the liability of an occupier of premises for injury to persons or damage caused to goods and resulting from actions or omissions of the occupier in respect of the occupied property. The Act also defines the liability of a landlord under the obligation of maintenance or repair of the occupied property.

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