Breach of Contract: Paid $25,000 for Nothing

Breach of Contract: Paid $25,000 for Nothing

by | Aug 25, 2026 | Litigation

In June 2021, a U.S. citizen signed a reciprocal purchase-option agreement with a seller in Guanacaste for a lot of roughly two thousand square meters, to be carved out of a larger property in Sardinal, Carrillo. The seller was acting as executor...
Contractor Fraud in Costa Rica

Contractor Fraud in Costa Rica

by | Aug 17, 2026 | Litigation

One of the phrases we hear most often from foreigners who have been defrauded in Costa Rica is: “why bother reporting it, nothing happens here.” That is exactly the belief that repeat offenders count on. This is the story of a case that proves otherwise. A...
Family Rights in Costa Rica Without Residency

Family Rights in Costa Rica Without Residency

by | Aug 11, 2026 | Family

Moving abroad with your whole family is, for many foreigners, the start of a new life. But when that life takes an unexpected turn, the question that causes the most anguish isn’t just “what do I do now,” but “what rights do I have here.”...
Well Water Rules for Guanacaste Real Estate

Well Water Rules for Guanacaste Real Estate

by | Aug 3, 2026 | Real Estate

When people buy a property in Guanacaste with an existing well, they usually assume two things: that the well is legal and that it will remain available for private use. Unfortunately, neither assumption is always correct. This is the story of a client who discovered...