A title study is an analysis that is carried out to find out what the legal situation of a property is. For this, an attorney reviews the property’s background. Cases in which it is done Usually, this is done in two situations: 1. Before buying: in this case the future buyer wants to be certain of the legitimacy of the…
WHAT ARE THE RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF LANDLORDS?
When leasing a property, as an owner you have several rights that must be respected and also obligations that you must fulfil. According to Law 820 of 2003, which governs housing leases in Colombia, in its chapter III – article 8 these are the rights and duties of the landlord: Landlord rights 1. Receive timely…
WHAT ARE THE REASONS FOR ASKING A TENANT FOR THE PROPERTY?
Case In the event of conflicts between neighbours, how can the property owner terminate the contract without having to pay a fine? Answer The owner can unilaterally terminate the contract, without having to pay any fine, when a tenant repeatedly incurs acts that affect the tranquillity of the neighbours. However, the owner must prove the…
WHAT ARE THE MINUTES OF ASSEMBLIES AND THE VERIFICATION COMMISSION?
On this occasion, the issue focuses on the stage after the ordinary meeting is held, since there are several responsibilities of the administrator, in order to guarantee the disclosure of the decisions taken by the highest administrative body. What should the meeting minutes contain? According to Law 675 of 2001, it must contain the form of…
WE TELL YOU HOW TO ENROLL IN THE DISTRICT’S HOUSING SUBSIDIES
According to figures from Galleria Inmobiliaria, in the first half of 2021, there were 109,342 new housing units sold in the country. Here at Metrocuadrado.com, we want to be part of the dream you have to have your own home. Here we explain how you can access the District’s housing subsidies and what are the…
TIPS TO SELL YOUR HOUSE OR APARTMENT QUICKLY AND WELL
We know that the decision to sell your house or apartment is very important for you and your family, and they prefer that it not be a long process that will last months or years. That is why at Metrocuadrado.com we created this space to give you some advice on how to sell your property quickly and effectively….
TIPS TO COMBAT SOCIAL UNREST IN HORIZONTAL PROPERTY
These days, confusion, panic and misinformation took over a large part of the residential complexes of Bogotá and other cities in the country, as a response to the social movements caused by the National Strike that began on November 21. Santiago Jiménez, a resident of a group located north of the capital, after seeing his wife and children cry in…
TIPS FOR TAKING PHOTOS OF YOUR PROPERTY
If you are selling or leasing a property, you have surely thought of publishing it on a specialized web portal, such as metrocuadrado.com. One of the advantages of publishing on the internet is that potential clients can get to know the house, the apartment, or any type of property through photographs. However, to achieve the desired effect…
TIPS FOR LIVING ‘IN PEACE’ IN A HORIZONTAL PROPERTY
Living in a community has become a great challenge for people, especially in times of pandemics when families are at home and face 24/7 coexistence with their neighbours. As owners or tenants, we must bear in mind that there are a series of rights and duties that we must abide by in order to have a…
THIS IS HOW REAL ESTATE AUCTIONS WORK
Despite the changes that have emerged in the country with the tax reform and the economic aspects that directly affect families, investing in real estate continues to be one of the best options to capitalize on the future of Colombians. One of the mechanisms for buying real estate that is gaining strength in the country is the real estate…