The Puerto Rico Property Registry – How does it work?

I will not attempt to comment fully on how the Puerto Rico Property Registry works, but I will try to give you a glimpse on the subject and then expand more as the discussion develops.  The purpose of the Registry is simple: to provide citizens with a public and reliable registry of transactions pertaining real [...]

July 21, 2007 – New Post by Santiago F. Lampón

I have a new post on the UNLICENSED BROKERS – THE IMPOSTORS category.  Please visit www.viequeslaw.com and click on the top “recent comments” to link directly to the post.
Remember that you can also post your questions or comments, and also suggest ideas on issues to be included withint the blog.  You may also invite others [...]

Puerto Rico Workmen’s Compensation

Dear Visitor:
A brief note to those who have a workmen’s compensation policy or plan under Puerto Rico Law, which is compulsory to be had with the Fondo del Seguro del Estado (“FSE”).
July 20th is the deadline for payment of this policy.  PLEASE NOTE that it is important that the payment is received by the FSE no [...]

July 17, 2007 Post – Bravos de Boston Category

Dear Reader:
I have a new post on the Bravos de Boston Title Issues.  Please visit www.viequeslaw.com and click on the top “recent comments” to link directly to the post.
Remember that you can also post your questions or comments, and also suggest ideas on issues to be included withint the blog.  You may also invite others [...]

New Posts by Santiago F. Lampón

Hello!
I have posted new comments on the Bravos de Boston and Unlicensed Brokers” categories.  Visit www.viequeslaw.com to review these posts.
Best regards,
Santiago F. Lampón

Is Waiting the Answer?

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This is in response to a question posted by Sheila Levin on July 12.
I agree with gathering all possible documentation on your lot, including documentation from previous “owners” and perhaps neighbors.  But I do have a question for you:  How can you tell an important document from one that is not?  In Vieques, some documents [...]

“Unlicensed Brokers” – Who Is One And Why Discuss This Subject

In the real estate market, a broker is a person who acts as an intermediary between two or more parties in negotiating a real estate transaction.  This is a simple definition and it should be looked upon as such.  If the transaction involves real estate property and the person is an “intermediary” among the parties, then [...]

Bravos de Boston Title Issues

Recently, the Municipality of Vieques began delivering letters to “owners” in the Bravos de Boston sector containing offers to “sell” the land they occupy.  The formula used by the municipality to determine prices and the reasonning behind their actions is unknown.  A myriad of options have been considered but to no avail.  Some residents are [...]

Puerto Rico Property Registry

The Puerto Rico Property Registry is much unlike any property registry in the United States.  While on some instances you hear the phrase “the registry cannot take your rights away” it is not less true that in some instances it does.
The main reason for the noticeable differences has all to do with Puerto Rico’s Spanish [...]