Easements can keep the backhoes away Costa Rica is growing fast. Much of the growth is uncontrolled and can trample you if you’re not careful. Costa Rica has strong laws to protect intrinsic property rights, many of which are unknown and thus go … [Continue reading]
Superfast Internet Fails to Meet Its Promise
When it comes to Internet, ADSL is incredibly fast. It will give you a whole new world of content at your fingertips — in a flash. Whether it’s the latest music, a CNN news video, or a streaming movie, ADSL will beam it to you at lightning … [Continue reading]
Evictions, Now Permitted, Change Face of Nation
1995 law finally having impact Slogans like this dot the landscape because now landlords have the right to jack up rents and evict those who won’t pay. This says ‘No eviction without a fight.’ Many lawyers have made a fortune over the last year … [Continue reading]
Development in High Gear at The Pacific Beaches
But there does not seem to be an overall plan Just a sampling of potholes and the real estate offices beside them Everyone up and down the coast of Guanacaste is getting ready for the real estate boom, all except maybe the Costa Rican … [Continue reading]
Consumer Protection Law Is a Valuable Weapon
The consumer protection law in Costa Rica, a model law for Latin America, works well if you know how to use it. On July 1, 1996, the consumer protection law was published in La Gaceta, Costa Rica’s public records bulletin. Before that date, any … [Continue reading]
Landmark Decision Due in Property Fraud Cases
Victims have right to express views There may be good news for those who have lost their property or other assets to fraud in Costa Rica. Believe or not, the courts are divided on who should be protected. Here is a little informational … [Continue reading]
Country’s Legal System Has Rules For Complaints
Attorneys are not too well thought of anywhere in the world. Costa Rica is no exception. One dictionary tongue-in-cheekly defines a lawyer as "One who defends your estate against an enemy, in order to appropriate it to himself." There are many … [Continue reading]