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The Strata Corporation Compliance Checklist Every Board Member Needs
Only 12% of Jamaican strata corporations file annual returns. Here's the complete checklist of every legal obligation your board must meet.
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88% of Jamaican Strata Corporations Fail Compliance Audits — Here's Why
CSC audit data reveals a staggering compliance crisis. Here's what inspectors find — and what every board should fix before their next inspection.
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The Power of Sale: How Strata Corporations Can Legally Recover Unpaid Fees
Most boards don't know they can legally sell a delinquent lot to recover arrears. Here's the step-by-step process — and why documentation is everything.
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What the Registration (Shared Community) Act 2026 Means for Your Gated Community
Jamaica's new legislation brings gated communities under regulation for the first time. Here's what the Act requires, the penalties for non-compliance, and how to prepare.
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How to Prepare for a CSC Random Inspection (Without Panic)
The Commission of Strata Corporations gives 3 months' notice before inspections. Here's exactly what they check — and how to be ready year-round.
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How to Register a New Strata Corporation with the CSC (Step by Step)
Every strata corporation must register within 90 days of incorporation — it's a criminal offence not to. Here's the complete step-by-step process.
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What Is a Status Certificate — and Why You Need One Before Buying
Before you buy into a strata development, one JMD $1,500 document can reveal everything about the corporation's health. Here's what a status certificate tells you.
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Data Protection for Strata Corporations: What the DPA 2020 Requires
Your strata corporation collects personal data from every proprietor and visitor. Under the Data Protection Act, that makes you a Data Controller with legal obligations.
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Why Building Insurance Is Non-Negotiable for Strata Corporations
Without valid building insurance, your proprietors can't get mortgages, your annual returns are incomplete, and your corporation fails CSC inspections. Here's what the law requires.