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arriendosNovember 2, 2026Renting Out Studio Apartments in Colombia: A Guide for Landlords, Law 820 Contracts, and Included Utilities
A guide for owners who rent out studio apartments directly: contract types, charging for utilities, the ban on cash deposits, and how to list without commissions.
#RentingOctober 7, 2026Colombia Lease Renewal Rules: 3-Month Written Notice and Ley 820 Tenant Rights Explained
At the end date your Colombian lease can renew, or the landlord can end it only with a qualifying postal notice. Here is how Ley 820 de 2003 sorts out renewal, notice and rent changes.
arriendosSeptember 29, 2026Locative repairs and painting when returning a rented property: what Law 820 says
The end-of-contract dispute is almost never about whether the law mandates painting, but rather whether the mark is normal wear and tear or damage due to misuse. Here is the criterion of Law 820 and how to leave proof.
Arriendos colombiaSeptember 28, 2026Default Interest on Lease Payments in Colombia: Legal Calculation and Usury Limits
A practical and legal guide for landlords in Colombia to calculate default interest legally, respecting usury caps and avoiding penalties.
Contratos arriendoSeptember 19, 2026Notice of Lease Termination by the Landlord in Colombia: Advance Notice and Grounds
Learn how to terminate an urban residential lease contract in Colombia according to Law 820 of 2003, complying with the advance notice and legal grounds to avoid legal risks.
Arriendos colombiaSeptember 16, 2026How to Demand Preventive Maintenance for Gas Water Heaters in Rented Properties
Did your apartment's gas water heater fail, or is it time for the 5-year inspection and no one wants to pay for the repair? We explain what Law 820 of 2003 and the Civil Code say about who pays and how to demand maintenance without conflict.
#RentingSeptember 16, 2026Unifianza and El Libertador Rental Guarantees: How Foreign Renters Qualify Without a Codeudor
Navigating long-term apartment rentals in Colombia often hits a wall when agencies demand a local co-signer with real estate. Here is how foreign renters pass underwriting with Unifianza and El Libertador.
Renter rightsSeptember 11, 2026How to Demand the Refund of Rent for Early Delivery of a Leased Property (Law 820)
How to settle advance rent and indemnities under Law 820 of 2003 when returning a property ahead of schedule.
Arriendo colombiaSeptember 7, 2026Rent Increase for Expired Contracts or After 12 Months: Rules of Law 820 in Colombia
Discover the legal rules for rent adjustments in Colombia: why it does not automatically increase in January and what Article 20 of Law 820 requires.
sublettingSeptember 4, 2026Roommate Agreements & Subletting Rules in Colombia: Ley 820 Compliance
Treat a Colombian lease like a U.S. sublet and you can lose the apartment. Ley 820 requires written landlord consent, and joint leases make you liable for the full rent.
Arriendos colombiaAugust 31, 2026Urban Residential Lease Agreement Template under Law 820 in Colombia
Legal structure and base model for an urban residential lease agreement in Colombia adapted to Law 820 of 2003. A practical guide for independent landlords looking to rent safely.
Servicios publicosAugust 28, 2026Public Utilities and Tenants in Colombia: How to Demand Guarantees and Avoid Debts under Law 820
Many landlords in Colombia suffer when a tenant leaves water, electricity, or gas bills unpaid. We explain step-by-step how to demand legal guarantees according to Article 15 of Law 820 of 2003 to dissociate your property from joint liability.