Rental Safety
How to rent safely on this coast — how rentals actually work here, the red flags worth stopping for, how to verify a listing and the person behind it, and what a legitimate contract looks like in Jalisco and Nayarit.
How do I avoid a rental scam in Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit?
Verify the property, the person, the contract and the payment before you send money.
What are the warning signs of a fake rental listing on this coast?
The warning signs worth stopping for — and why they almost always arrive together.
What should a rental contract in Mexico include?
The clauses worth checking before you sign — and why Jalisco and Nayarit are not the same contract.
How do rental deposits work in Mexico, and how do I get mine returned?
The deposit is decided at move-in, not at move-out — by whoever documented the property.
What do I need to arrange after signing a lease in Mexico?
Utilities, the building's rules, how you will pay, and what your landlord's insurance does not cover.
What is the difference between a vacation rental and a long-term lease in Mexico?
Two different contracts, two different sets of protections, one listing site.
General education, not legal or tax advice. Requirements vary by state, municipality, notario, SAT office, and year — confirm current specifics with your Notario Público, an attorney, and a cross-border accountant before acting.