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6 Reasons why you might NOT want to Live in a Condominiumiconwht

6 Reasons why you might NOT want to Live in a Condominium

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes To live in a condominium in Costa Rica is not for everyone. Some love the security and amenities you have when living in a condominium. Others want more privacy and don’t want to pay for security and amenities. Therefore, before purchasing a property in a gated community, you should decide…

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How to Deal with Smoking Neighbors in your Condominium

Estimated Reading Time: 5 Minutes Does having smoking neighbors bother you with increasing awareness about respiratory illnesses and other health problems? Whether it’s cigarette smoke, general tobacco, or marijuana smoke, the smell from a next-door neighbor can be distasteful. Since 2012, we have had an anti-smoking law in Costa Rica. This law prohibits smoking in…

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Self-management of a condominium in Costa Rica or not?

Not always can the condominium owners afford to contract a condo manager. Is self-management of a condominium in Costa Rica a good solution? The financial cost of hiring a condominium manager is quite high. Particularly when the condominium is a small one, it might be very necessary for an HOA to cut costs everywhere possible.…

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