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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.
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.
pereiraAugust 27, 2026Cost of Living in Pereira in 2026: Coffee Region Budget for Single Expats & Couples
Looking for a spring-like climate and cheaper living outside Medellín? Here is an itemized 2026 breakdown of rent, utilities, food, transit, and healthcare in Pereira for single remote workers and retired couples.
rentingAugust 19, 2026Subletting and Roommates in Colombia: What Your Lease Must Allow
Moving into a shared apartment or thinking about taking on a roommate in Colombia? Here is what Colombian tenancy law and building bylaws require before you split rent.
rentingAugust 9, 2026Colombia Rental Applications: How Foreigners and Remote Workers Prove Income
Securing a long-term lease in Colombia as a foreigner or remote worker can feel overwhelming. Here is how to prove foreign income, navigate local insurance screening, and protect your tenant rights.
insuranceJuly 25, 2026Renters Contents Insurance in Colombia: Is It Worth It?
Discover how to protect your personal belongings and liability as a tenant in Colombia, and why it's completely different from a landlord's rental guarantee.
rentingJuly 18, 2026Rent Payment Receipts in Colombia: How Tenants Prove Every Payment
Protect yourself from illegal deposit claims and eviction threats. Here is exactly how to legally document and prove your rent payments under Colombian law.
rentingJuly 16, 2026How to Rent in Colombia Without a Codeudor: Guarantors and Rental Insurance
No Colombian co-signer? Compare rental insurance, a fianza, a bank-held CDT, and direct-owner negotiation—with current document requirements and legal cautions.
rentingJuly 16, 2026Landlord vs. Tenant Repairs in Colombia: Who Handles What?
A complete guide to handling property maintenance disputes in Colombia. Learn what landlords must fix, what tenants pay for, and how the 30% rent deduction rule works.
utilitiesJuly 16, 2026Colombia Apartment Gas Inspections: What Renters Need to Know
Every 5 years, Colombian apartments must undergo a mandatory gas safety inspection. Here's what renters need to know about costs, landlord responsibilities, and avoiding scams.
rentingJuly 16, 2026Furnished Rental Inventory in Colombia: Wear, Damage, and Handover Evidence
Moving into a furnished apartment in Colombia? Learn how to document your move-in inventory to protect yourself from unfair damage claims when you leave.
rentingJuly 13, 2026Colombia Rent Increase Rules: What Tenants Should Check Before Renewal
Facing a lease renewal in Colombia? Learn exactly how much your landlord can legally raise your rent in 2026 and what rights you have under Colombian law.