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Renting in Colombia
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Renting in Colombia guides for real Colombia decisions
Renting in Colombia brings together 285 guides for tenants, owners, and newcomers comparing rental options, with practical context on leases, fiadores, neighborhoods, rent prices, documents, and move-in checks.
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Alquiler vehiculosOctober 5, 2026How to rent out your car or motorcycle in Colombia: contract, insurance, and daily price
Renting out your car without a driver is legal; with a driver, it is unlicensed transport. Documents, insurance, traffic fines, contract, and how to list it on Colombia Move.
seguridad del hogarOctober 5, 2026How to optimize your home security and automation in Colombia: A practical guide
How to choose and install a wireless outdoor camera and two or three useful automated devices in your home, without invading common areas or recording neighbors, and what to say in a short-term rental.
Apartment livingOctober 5, 2026Water and Power Backup for Colombia Apartments and Fincas
A practical guide to water tanks, pumps and backup power in Colombia: what the rules say, what Ley 675 limits, and which utility to check before you buy anything.
Driving in colombiaOctober 4, 2026Mandatory Highway Safety Kit in Colombia: Law 769 Items, the C.11 Fine and Highway Stops
The nine items Article 30 of Law 769 requires in every car, what the C.11 fine means, and how a highway stop works, written for foreign drivers, renters and used-car buyers.
Arriendo comercialOctober 3, 2026Commercial premises eviction in Colombia: six-month notice, grounds, and tenant rights
What the Commercial Code says about the six-month eviction notice, the right to renewal, indemnity under Art. 522, and the new relocation notice under Law 2625 of 2026.
Bodegas colombiaOctober 2, 2026How to lease or sell an industrial warehouse in Colombia: land use, contract, and technical specifications
A warehouse is not leased like an apartment. I explain which regulations apply, how to read land use, and the technical specifications that a logistics operator will actually evaluate.
colivingOctober 2, 2026Shared Housing in Bogotá: Furnished Rooms in Teusaquillo, Chapinero and Usaquén
A furnished room in Bogotá can be a housing lease or a tourist booking, and the difference changes your rights. Here is how to tell them apart and what to check before paying.
Impuestos colombiaOctober 1, 2026CIIU Code 6810 in Colombia: what it includes, how it differs from 6820, and which registration corresponds to you
Code 6810 classifies the leasing of owned or rented real estate in the RUT. I will explain what it includes, what it does not, where 6820 begins, and why it is not the same as the Chamber of Commerce or the landlord registry.
Arriendos colombiaSeptember 30, 2026Housing rental subsidy in Colombia: how to apply through family compensation funds
The rental subsidy from compensation funds covers a portion of the rent, not the full amount, and it varies by each fund. I will explain the limits, household and property requirements, and how the payment to the landlord works.
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.
Arriendo colombiaSeptember 27, 2026Mandate Agreement for Leasing in Colombia: What It Is, DIAN Responsibilities, and Invoicing
Everything a property owner needs to know about the real estate mandate agreement in Colombia: who issues the electronic invoice, how DIAN withholdings apply, and the differences compared to direct leasing.