Panama tenant rights explained: lease length, deposits held by MIVIOT, renewals and how to read a Panamanian contract before you sign.
Panama · Expats & Nomads
Key Facts
—The legal base. Leases follow the Civil Code and Law 93 of 1973, overseen by MIVIOT.
—Deposit protection. Your security deposit is lodged with the Ministry of Housing, not the landlord.
—Same rights. Foreigners rent on the same terms as Panamanians, with a passport or ID.
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