Well Water Rules for Guanacaste Real Estate

Reglas de Pozos para Bienes Raíces

Cuando alguien compra una propiedad en Guanacaste que ya tiene un pozo, suele dar dos cosas por sentadas: que el pozo es legal y que seguirá disponible para uso privado. Lamentablemente, ninguna de las dos se cumple siempre. Esta es la historia de un cliente que descubrió...
Boundary Dispute in Guanacaste

Boundary Dispute in Guanacaste

Bienvenidos a Líos Legales, nuestra serie sobre los pleitos de propiedad más comunes de Guanacaste — y cómo ganarlos antes de que empiecen. Episodio 01: el lindero. Spoiler: la cerca no manda, el plano catastrado sí. Cuando una pareja francesa compró una propiedad...
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...
Due Diligence in Costa Rica Before You Buy

Debida Diligencia Antes de Comprar

Signing a purchase agreement for a home is only the beginning. Before closing, a buyer should go through a due diligence period, the time to inspect the property and review the important information before the sale is final. In Costa Rica, this step, often called due...