November 10, 2009 - Costa Rica house rentals are easy to acquire in Costa Rica and is a great way solution to experience living in Costa Rica without having to buy real estate first.? Many expats living in Costa Rica choose to rent a house in Costa Rica first before deciding to purchase a house in Costa Rica.

They do so wisely because many people experience a culture shock after moving to Costa Rica and when they do decide to leave the country, they are stuck with a house that may or may not be easy to sell depending on the economy.

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If renting a house in Costa Rica is what you have in mind, you need to first know about your rights as a renter in Costa Rica.

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The first thing to know is that when signing a rental agreement, the contract agreement time agreement is there to protect the renter from being evicted.? This means that if you have a 2 year contract, it does not mean that you have to stay there for 2 years.? It means that the landlord has to rent the property to you for 2 years.

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Second, if thoeir is a problem in the rental property and 10 days after notifying the landlord the problem has not been fixed, the tenant can fix the problem and deduct it from the rent.

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Things to keep in mind is that you should keep all records of every transactions.? Emails can be used as proof that as a notification method but it must be a printd copy.

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Use common sense as you would in the United State.? Before you move in a new apatment or house in Costa Rica, check for any problems and even have a professional check the electrical wiring and plumbing and structure.? If after moving in there is a major structural flaw that was hidden or not mentioned before, you can get a judge to lower the rent for you.

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For more information about Costa Rica Rental Property laws, please contact Mike Meehan at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Mike Meehan is an expat that has been living in Costa Rica for over 5 years and owns a real estate company in Costa Rica as well as a few other businesses.? He prides himself in having integrated himself with the country and his people and can be contacted at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it