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Discovering Mexico
Housing
Home Finding
Apartments normally have one to three bedrooms with sizes varying depending on the
neighborhood and rent cost. Houses typically have two to three bedrooms, with one
bathroom per bedroom, and walk-in closets. Most houses have small gardens or patios.
Four bedroom apartments are almost non-existent, but sometimes three bedroom
apartments have a study or a family room that can be closed and serve as a forth
bedroom. Houses with four bedrooms are also very hard to find regardless of the size or
price of the property; it is just how properties in Mexico are built. Mexican families that
have more than two children typically have siblings of the same gender sleep in the same
room.
Most properties are unfurnished and do not
include appliances. Kitchens usually include a
stove and an oven and sometimes appliances can
be negotiated on a case by case basis with
landlords. Options are limited for furnished and/or
fully equipped properties.
Most properties in Mexico are not pet-friendly.
Landlords are often afraid of damages to the
property. If the landlord does agree to a pet, they
normally require an additional clause in the lease
that states that any damages caused by the pet
will be the tenant’s responsibility.
Renter’s Insurance is not a common practice in
Mexico; however, if interested in acquiring it, your
Consultant can offer a list of providers.
Understanding the Rental Contract
Most Mexican property owners expect the company to sign as guarantor and the
relocating employee to sign as a tenant; it does not vary for assignment type. Some
owners are willing to sign a lease agreement with the guarantor as long as they have
bond.
Contracts are usually for 12 months and can only be broken if there is a diplomatic clause
stating a penalty if the tenant is transferred to another city. Notice must be given 30 to 60
days prior to departure. A deposit of one month’s rent is required. Rent is paid at the
beginning of each month; rental figures advertised do not include taxes.