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Vida práctica en Colombia brings together 276 guides for personas que viven, venden, arriendan o trabajan en Colombia, with practical context on vivienda, trámites, seguridad, costos, empleo, and servicios.
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cesantiasAugust 29, 2026Partial Withdrawal of Severance Pay for Housing in Colombia: Requirements, Documents, and 2026 Procedures
Learn how to access your accumulated severance pay to buy a home, renovate, pay down a mortgage, or cover property taxes in Colombia without intermediaries or delays.
Propiedad horizontalAugust 28, 2026How to Collect and Pay the Administration Fee in Gated Communities (Law 675 in Colombia)
Discover who is legally responsible for the administration fee in gated communities, how to calculate default interest, and how to agree upon it in rental contracts.
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.
Tramites inmobiliariosAugust 28, 2026How to Request the Valorization Tax Clearance Certificate When Selling a Property in Colombia
Discover how to request the valorization tax clearance certificate in Bogotá and Medellín, where to process it at no cost, and what to do if the property has an outstanding balance.
Arriendo habitacionAugust 27, 2026How to List Student Room Rentals Near Universities in Colombia
Learn how to structure attractive ads for university students and their parents in Colombia, while respecting the legal framework of Law 820 of 2003 and ensuring stable income.
Estafas inmobiliariasAugust 25, 2026Scams in holiday farm rentals in Colombia: how to identify fake ads and book safely
Renting a farm for a weekend in Colombia shouldn't end in fraud. We explain the red flags, how to verify owners, and the key steps to book safely.
Dian colombiaAugust 24, 2026Electronic Invoicing for Rentals in Colombia: When It Applies and How to Issue It with the DIAN
Learn when it is mandatory to issue an electronic invoice for rent payments in Colombia, how VAT applies to housing and commercial premises, and the role of the DIAN Supporting Document.
seguridadAugust 23, 2026How to avoid scams when exchanging currency and transferring money in Colombia
A practical guide with steps and verification checklists for your banking app to avoid fraud in wire transfers, money transfers, and currency exchange in Colombia.
laboralAugust 23, 2026Paternity and maternity leave for independent workers in Colombia: payment via EPS
Discover how independent contributors in Colombia can claim the economic benefit for maternity or paternity leave from their EPS, while meeting legal requirements.
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.
Servicio domesticoAugust 20, 2026Hiring a Domestic Worker by the Day in Colombia: Payment, Social Security, and the 42-Hour Workweek (2026)
Learn how to hire a domestic worker by the day in Colombia in compliance with 2026 regulations. Includes calculations for salary, transportation allowance, social security contributions by the week, and the adjustment of the workweek to 42 hours.