The workmen’s compensation plan/coverage issued by the Puerto Rico State Insurance Fund is unique in two obvious ways. First, the requirements are stringent but not impossible to meet. Second, once you enjoy the coverage the protection from suits is absolute. Through this video, I describe an area which commonly results in a denial of coverage… Read more »
How to Find a Property Tax ID Number in Puerto Rico
Through this video, you will learn the steps you need to take to identify a property tax ID number for a property in Puerto Rico. The site for this tool is public, and so is the information published therein. In this regards, do note that the name or other information about the recorded owner of… Read more »
Filing a Deed at the Puerto Rico Property Registry
Traffic Tickets – An Amnesty
http://www.dtop.gov.pr/noticias.asp?cnt_id=2312 An amnesty is in progress for pastdue traffic tickets and also for those issued through AutoExpreso. The last day of this amnesty is coming up in June. While I calculate the deadline to be June 22, you should verify official sources for the official end date. The link above will take you to the… Read more »
Happy Mother’s Day
My mother has been and continues to be a very special person in my life by making sure I did not stray from the right path, and also motivating me to help others along the way. I also have the blessing of sharing my life with another spectacular woman who is my wife and mother… Read more »
Why Talk to a Real Estate Lawyer When Purchasing a Property in Puerto Rico
I am frequently asked when is the oportune time for a buyer to speak to a real estate lawyer when performing a real estate transaction in Puerto Rico. Through this video I clarify when and why. Yes, the answer may seem obvious to most readers. My recent (surprising) experiences on this subject have motivated me… Read more »
Significant Changes to Sales Tax – on the lookout for July 1, 2015
Both the House and the Senate of Puerto Rico have approved an increased sales tax which also incorporates a new business-to-business tax. The Governor is expected to sign it into law to begin application of this law on July 1, 2015. Business and property owners should contact their tax/accounting specialists to begin preparations on collecting… Read more »
Before a Closing in Puerto Rico – What do you need to look at?
All closings in Puerto Rico have a series of items that need to be looked at prior to executing the closing. While some closings have particular demands, through the embeded video I provide a guide on some of the items I look at. Enjoy! Yours, Santiago F. Lampón
Establishing Residence in Puerto Rico – Problems and Solutions
The subject of becoming a resident of Puerto Rico has many variables involved. Through this video I briefly introduce some issues and some solutions.
The time has come – U. S. Supreme Court Landmark Decision
http://wp.me/p4k61-as Here is a link to a brief communication from me on the landmark case decided by the United States Supreme Court on same-sex marriage. I have to do my homework on this subject and how it relates to real estate transactions in Puerto Rico. Meanwhile, I wanted readers to immediately know about the decision…. Read more »