Puerto Rico Affidavit of Possession, Use, and Occupancy of Lands
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Because Puerto Rico is a commonwealth of the United States, there are no restrictions on Americans acquiring property on the island.
One of the biggest advantages of buying a house in Puerto Rico is the tax benefits. The island is a U.S. territory, which means that Puerto Rican residents are subject to U.S. federal income tax. However, there are several tax incentives available to people who move to Puerto Rico, including Act 20, Act 22 and Act 60.
By visiting the Land Registry, you can verify who owns it and if the property has any charges or encumbrances.
Hiring a Real Estate Agent You'll have to navigate Puerto Rico's complex regulations governing the sale and purchase of property. All real estate transactions must be approved by Puerto Rico's Property Registry, and selling property can result in several fees and copious amounts of paperwork.
Adverse possession: Articles 786 and 788 reduced the period of time necessary to acquire personal and real property through adverse possession. The acquisition of personal property through adverse possession now requires at least 2 years of possession in good faith or at least 4 years of possession without good faith.
In PR, only a notary attorney (unique position for PR attorney) who originally recorded the document(s) will have the originals and can provide copies to interested parties at an additional fee. The attorney typically charges anywhere from $25.00 to $50.00.
