Monthly Archives: January 2022

How Does the Residential Renting Process Work In Costa Rica?

How Does the Residential Renting Process Work In Costa Rica? Renting a residential property in Costa Rica is governed, primarily, by the provisions of the Tenancy Law (Ley General de Arrendamientos Urbanos y Suburbanos). Rental Contracts are considered as being Long Term Rental Contracts. The only exception to this, is [...]

What are the Most Common Forms of Holding Real Property Interests in Costa Rica?

What are the Most Common Forms of Holding Real Property Interests in Costa Rica? In Costa Rica, the three common forms of holding real property interests are Registered Title Properties, Right of Possession Properties, and Concession Leasehold Properties. Each of these three real property interests has distinct characteristics and should [...]

What are the Social Compromises Necessary for Expats Moving to Live in Costa Rica?

What are the Social Compromises Necessary for Expats Moving to Live in Costa Rica? This blog would be more apt under a “social” rather than a “legal” due diligence category. Still, I believe that after over twenty-five years of living in Costa Rica and twenty-one years practicing law, a reflection [...]

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