Landlord and Tenant Rights in Costa Rica

Derechos de Arrendador e Inquilino

Renting in Costa Rica is governed mainly by the Ley General de Arrendamientos Urbanos y Suburbanos, which sets out the rights and duties of both landlords and tenants. Whether you are leasing out a property or renting one, knowing these rules protects you from common...
Buying Property in Costa Rica, Step by Step

Comprar Propiedad en Costa Rica, Paso a Paso

Buying property in Costa Rica is very achievable for foreigners, who enjoy the same ownership rights as citizens in most cases. But the process differs from what buyers from the US, Canada, or Europe may expect. Here is how a typical purchase unfolds. Step 1 — Due...
What Is Litigation? A Costa Rica Guide

¿Qué es Litigar? Guía para Costa Rica

Litigation is, quite simply, the process of resolving conflicts or disputes through the courts. Imagine two people who disagree about something important: a contract that wasn’t honored, a dispute over a piece of land, or a divorce. If they can’t resolve...
Prenups in Costa Rica: Capitulaciones

Capitulaciones Matrimoniales en Costa Rica

Capitulaciones matrimoniales, Costa Rica’s version of a prenuptial or marital agreement, are a legal contract between future spouses, or spouses who are already married, that sets out how assets and debts will be handled during the marriage and in the event of...
The RTBF Registry: What Companies Must File

El RTBF: Qué Deben Declarar las Sociedades

If you own a company in Costa Rica, the Transparency and Beneficial Ownership Registry, known by its Spanish acronym RTBF, is an obligation you cannot overlook. It is a system run by the Banco Central de Costa Rica where companies and other legal structures must...