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How to Rent Safely in Puerto Vallarta: A Step-by-Step Checklist
Verify the property, the person, the contract and the payment before you send money.
8 min read
Rental Red Flags in Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit
The warning signs worth stopping for — and why they almost always arrive together.
7 min read
What a Mexican Lease Should Contain
The clauses worth checking before you sign — and why Jalisco and Nayarit are not the same contract.
7 min read
Rental Deposits in Jalisco and Nayarit: What They Cover and How to Get One Back
The deposit is decided at move-in, not at move-out — by whoever documented the property.
7 min readAfter You Sign: Setting Up a Rental in Puerto Vallarta
Utilities, the building's rules, how you will pay, and what your landlord's insurance does not cover.
6 min read
Vacation Rentals vs Long-Term Leases: How Renting Actually Works Here
Two different contracts, two different sets of protections, one listing site.
7 min readGeneral 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.