Pursuant to the Contractor Registry Law of 1995, all contractors in Puerto Rico must inscribe in the Department of Consumer Affairs' (DACO) Contractor Registry, plus maintain a performance bond of at least $15,000 to respond for deficiencies in their work.

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answered on Mar 26, 2024

When you decide to donate your half of the property in Puerto Rico to your ex, there could be tax implications depending on the value of the property and the laws in place. In Puerto Rico, the donation of real estate is subject to the payment of a donation tax unless specific exemptions apply. This... View More

In principle, destructing parts of a leased real estate property, especially if the rental contract has a clause against it, may be grounds for cancelling a lease and evicting the tenant. Your question does not state whether the tenant is the person with whom your mother signed the contract promise... View More

If you live in North Carolina, I suggest that your husband retain the services of a Puerto Rico attorney. So long as ASUME is not informed that the 20 year-old's case was transferred to Massachusetts, they'll continue recognizing the amounts owed and surcharges will continue to... View More

Primer paso (si ya no lo ha hecho) debe ser solicitar, mediante Petición al Tribunal, que se expida carta testamentaria a su favor como albacea. Para esto, debe otorgar declaración jurada aceptando usted el cargo de albacea. Esta declaración jurada se envía al notario que autorizó el... View More

To answer your question: Yes. You can file a claim, in the form of a collections lawsuit, with the Guaynabo Court of First Instance, under Civil Procedure Rule 60. The claim must be filed with a sworn statement, avowing under oath that the allegations in the lawsuit are true and correct. You must... View More

An attorney who practices in Puerto Rico could answer best (see the linked text "Show More States"), but your question remains open for two weeks. However, the answer is essentially the same anywhere in the world. Someone needs evidence. It doesn't necessarily mean elaborate and... View More

No tengo manera de responder a su pregunta sin conocer a qué ley se refiere.

La respuesta a su pregunta depende en dónde se construyó la pared medianera. Si se halla en el terreno de una de las partes, ese dueño es quien debe asumir el costo. Si se halla en el medio exacto entre ambas propiedades (o sea, que la pared medianera toca ambas propiedades, ambos dueños... View More

The Puerto Rico Civil Code states that no co-owner can be forced to remain in a property community. Any one of the remaining 5 heirs with a vested interest in the real estate property may go before the Puerto Rico courts to force a sale of the property, unless the heir with a majority share buys... View More

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answered on Jun 3, 2022

Saludos:

El Código Penal de Puerto Rico define el delito de extorsión como "Toda persona que, mediante violencia o intimidación, o bajo pretexto de tener derecho como funcionario o empleado público, obligue a otra persona a entregar bienes o a realizar, tolerar u omitir actos, los... View More

To answer your question, I'd need to know what sort of litigation has been going on between you and your siblings. Upon the passing of parents who may or may not have granted their last will and testament, Puerto Rico Rule of Law provides heirs the chance to arrive at some form of agreement... View More

When you state that inheritance probation has been accomplished, does this include updating the public registry to reflect the participation and percentages of all heirs? Assuming that this is the case, given the refusal of one of the heirs, your best recourse would be to go before the Puerto Rico... View More

First off, you would need your dad's death certificate. If he granted his last will & testament, a certified copy of the will must also be provided. In the absence of a will, a petition should be filed with the Puerto Rico courts (depending on the city where the house is located) to... View More

Hello and thank you for using Justia. This depends on the subject of the contact and it's contents. If it is a personal debts such as rental agreements, loans, etc. has a time bar of 15 years. To find other Statutes of limitaciones please refer to the following link,... View More

Hello and thank you for using Justia. A Quitclaim will not be legal in Puerto Rico since our laws do not recognize this document for transfer of property.

The legal way to do what the siblings and your wife want to do is as follows;

1) At this moment the title of the property... View More

Hello and thank you for using Justia. To file a class action suit against a Government and/or it's agencies is a very expensive and burdenous venture to under take.

Attempting to resolve a matter with ASUME on your own has proven over and over again to be a fruitless process. ASUME... View More

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answered on Nov 30, 2019

If you're member of a trust where your uncle included everyone of your siblings, including yourself, chances are that this was perpetuated by a procedure in a Court of law. Feel free to give us a call and contact our offices.

Hello and thank you for using JUSTIA. There is no alimony per say under Puerto Rico law. The only rights she would have is child support payments and half of all marital property. The child support is determined by calculating the sum of both parties monthly income and then finding said sum in the... View More

Hello and thank you for using JUSTIA. You will need to hire an Attorney in Puerto Rico to claim your rights to your inheritance as representatives of your father. First you will have to file a declaration of inheritors for your father's estate. Once you receive the court resolution declaring... View More