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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 without 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, 2026Servicios Públicos e Inquilinos en Colombia: Cómo Exigir Garantías y Evitar Deudas según la Ley 820
Muchos arrendadores en Colombia sufren cuando un inquilino deja facturas de agua, luz o gas sin pagar. Te explicamos paso a paso cómo exigir garantías legales según el Artículo 15 de la Ley 820 de 2003 para desvincular tu inmueble de la solidaridad.
arriendo-colombiaAugust 22, 2026Leased Property Restitution Process in Colombia: How to Recover Your Property Due to Breach or Default
Learn the legal procedure to recover a rented home or commercial space when the tenant falls into arrears, without resorting to extrajudicial actions.
viviendaAugust 21, 2026How to request the return of a rental deposit or guarantee in Colombia: legal guide and rights
If you are handing over a property and the landlord or real estate agency is withholding your money, learn your legal rights in Colombia. Discover what Law 820 requires and how to request a refund step by step.
viviendaAugust 19, 2026Abusive clauses in lease agreements in Colombia: what Law 820 prohibits
Before signing a lease agreement in Colombia, identify the illegal or abusive clauses that Law 820 of 2003 expressly prohibits to protect tenants and landlords.
arriendo-medellinAugust 7, 2026Direct Rentals with Owners in Medellín: A Guide for Landlords and Tenants without Real Estate Agencies
A practical guide for landlords and tenants who want to negotiate a direct rental in Medellín. It explains contracts, guarantees, IPC, screening, and inventory under Law 820.