A clear lease agreement in Guatemala, for tenants and owners
A template from the internet does not help the day something goes wrong. We draft or review your lease, explain it in English and have the signatures notarized, or use a public deed when it should be registered.
At a glance
- For
- Tenants and property owners
- Form
- Private document with notarized signatures, or public deed
- Time
- We confirm it per case
- Fees
- Free quote on WhatsApp
Key facts
- Service
- Drafting and review of lease agreements in Guatemala
- Form
- Private document with notarized signatures, or a public deed when it is registered
- Registration
- Mandatory for leases longer than three years or with rent prepaid for more than one year
- Includes
- The ten key clauses and a photo inventory of the property
- Fees
- Free quote on WhatsApp
Is this for you?
For both sides of the lease.
Expats renting a home
Know what you sign and how to get your deposit back.
Owners renting out property
Protect your property and your rent.
Companies renting an office
Clear terms on use, improvements and early termination.
Owners living abroad
Someone you trust can sign for you with a power of attorney.
The clauses that prevent disputes
The ten points most conflicts come from.
Property, term and rent
Precise description, duration, renewal, amount, due date and payment method.
Deposit
How much, what it covers, when it can be kept and when it is returned.
Use and repairs
Permitted use, who repairs what and who pays utilities.
Improvements and termination
What changes are allowed and when the lease can end early.
Photo inventory
An annex signed by both parties with the initial condition of the property.
Signatures
Notarized signatures or a public deed, as appropriate.
How it works
From your terms to signing.
Tell us the deal
Rent, term, deposit and special conditions.
WhatsAppWe draft it
We send a draft for you to review with the other party.
We confirm it per caseSigning
Both parties sign before the notary.
By appointmentTimelines and fees
We confirm the timeline per case. Message us on WhatsApp for a free quote.
Frequently asked questions
Does a lease in Guatemala have to be notarized?
It can be a private document. Notarizing the signatures certifies who signed and avoids later disputes about authenticity.
When must a lease be registered?
Registration is mandatory when the lease is for more than three years or when rent is prepaid for more than one year. In that case the lease is made in a public deed.
Is the lease in Spanish?
Yes, the official document is in Spanish. We explain every clause in English, and a translation can be prepared if you need one.
How do I protect my deposit?
With a photo inventory of the property's initial condition, signed by both parties and attached to the lease.
Can I rent out my property while living abroad?
Yes. Someone you trust can sign for you with a power of attorney.
Lic. Sergio Alvarez
Lic. Sergio Alvarez drafts leases thinking about the day something goes wrong, not only the day of signing.
- Attorney and Notary — Universidad Francisco Marroquín
- LL.M. in Finance — Universidad Francisco Marroquín
- MBA — Universidad Francisco Marroquín
- Master in Management — Tulane University
- Specialization in Corporate Law — Universidad del Istmo
- Diploma in Finance — INCAE Business School and Georgetown University
Let's draft your lease
Tell us whether you are the tenant or the owner, the type of property, the rent and the term. We will send you a quote.