Posts tagged: Legal due diligence and ownership

Problem: Understanding the 'HR' (Hoja de Resumen) and 'PU' (Predio Urbano) municipal documents

Problem: Understanding the 'HR' (Hoja de Resumen) and 'PU' (Predio Urbano) municipal documents. Solution: How they relate to property taxes and title informa...

Problem: The 'tracto sucesivo' (chain of title) is broken or unclear

Problem: The 'tracto sucesivo' (chain of title) is broken or unclear. Solution: The investigative work required to reconstruct the title history and assess t...

Problem: The seller's name is spelled differently on their DNI vs

Problem: The seller's name is spelled differently on their DNI vs. the SUNARP title. Solution: How to rectify minor name discrepancies before the sale.

Problem: The seller's marital status has changed but they haven't updated it in the registry

Problem: The seller's marital status has changed but they haven't updated it in the registry. Solution: The process to update the civil status ('rectificació...

Problem: The seller is married

Problem: The seller is married. Why does their spouse need to sign the purchase agreement? Solution: An explanation of Peru's 'Sociedad de Gananciales' marit...

Problem: The seller is divorced

Problem: The seller is divorced. How do I confirm the property was correctly adjudicated? Solution: Checking the 'liquidación de sociedad de gananciales' in ...