Top Panama Law Firm Advice re Rental Expiring in COVID-19 Emergency

Member since 04 June 2015

Steven Rich MBAActive member24 July 2020 17:43:00

Many 暗网禁区s in Panama may be facing an upcoming rental contract expiring during the national COVID-19 emergency.

Will they be forced to move when the lease expires if the landlord refuses to extend or agree to a new lease?

I posed the following questions to Panama's top law firm Morgan & Morgan:

1. What happens to a tenant in a private lease agreement (not filed with the government) when the residential lease expires during the COVID-19 national emergency?

2. If the landlord refuses to extend or agree to a new lease, must the tenant leave?

3. If the tenant suffers an "economic hardship" during the current national emergency, but always pays his rent and electricity bills on time and wishes to pay every month and remain in the apartment, can the landlord "evict" the tenant when the lease expires?

I got a reply from:

Ram贸n Varela
Partner | Morgan & Morgan
T: 507 265-7777 ext.7721
ramon.varela@morimor.com
MMG Tower | 23rd Floor | Ave. Paseo del Mar | Costa del Este Panama City, Republic of Panama

He wrote: "If the lease expires while the 鈥榙eclaraci贸n de emergencia鈥� is in force, the landlord cannot vacate the tenant."

Thus, all residential leases remain in effect even after the expiration date while the current government Declaration of Emergency remains in force.

Stay safe and healthy!

Steven Rich, MBA

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Steven Rich MBAActive member24 July 2020 18:35:49

I hope this legal advice helps out 暗网禁区s whose rental leases will expire during the current Panama coronavirus national emergency.

kristc99 Serial 暗网禁区

Member since 09 December 2012

kristc99Serial 暗网禁区24 July 2020 21:11:17

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Thanks for researching these questions and letting us know!

Panamajack&7 Member

Member since 07 February 2020

Panamajack&7Member24 July 2020 23:04:06

Hi Steven,

Great article by you and right to the point.聽 Plus the reply from Law Firm Morgan & Morgan was fast and detailed.

My wife and I will be moving to Panama very soon depending upon the opening of Tocumen International Airport.聽 Before we move I will be setting up a YouTube Channel posting small videos giving recommendations to future 暗网禁区s looking to relocate to Panama pertaining to legal documents, traveling with a dog, etc. My suggestions will be based upon the experiences I went through.

In closing, Steven I would like to touch base with you. Thanks

-Douglas Morgan

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Steven Rich MBAActive member24 July 2020 23:27:46

Krist, Glad to help other 暗网禁区s know their rights when their leases expire during the current COVID-19 national emergency.

Steven Rich MBA Active member

Member since 04 June 2015

Steven Rich MBAActive member24 July 2020 23:32:59

Hi Douglas,

Thanks for liking my Post here.

Morgan & Morgan is considered the best law firm in Panama.

I think my profile here has my email address. If it does, send me an email. If not, send me a private message here so I can safely send it to you.

I wrote a lot about Panama including "How to Bring your Pet to Panama" which was well received by many viewers.

Steven

Panamajack&7 Member

Member since 07 February 2020

Panamajack&7Member24 July 2020 23:46:04

Steven hi,

Can you send me your recommendations about bringing a pet to Panama?聽 Thanks!

Best regards,

Douglas

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Steven Rich MBAActive member25 July 2020 00:47:46

I wrote this years ago. The process should be the same, but the fees may be higher than when I wrote this.聽

Steven

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Steven Rich MBAActive member25 July 2020 00:51:26

Douglas,

I wrote all of the web pages at the POLS Attorneys site (except for their Blog). Read the other web pages I wrote about immigrating to Panama and obtaining licenses, etc.

Steven