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I have read some posts from the lawyer you hired, and was impressed by his responses.
However, he did mention that[i] ‘… even if you have the ‘entramite’ that one would have to leave to renew their visa, until they had been issued a cedula’ [/i]or words to that effect
I have been trying to find out, whether this is correct.
Possibly you could ask him about this?[b][i]Do not commit or send a deposit,[/i][/b] until you have physically checked out any accommodation, for yourself.
Make plans to stay in a B&B or hotel for a week or so, while finding the spot that has what you [b]really[/b] need to suit your requirements such as access to bus routes, medical facilities, etc.Y[b]ou cannot join CAJA until you have the necessary paperwork fr[/b]om [i]migracion[/i], which could take 6 months or up to a year, and until then you will not be covered or get free meds.
I do not trying to dissuade you, but want you to understand that CAJA is good in an emergency situations, I.E. lots of blood…but for ongoing medical care many/most expats tend to use private facilities which they pay for the services required.
The main thing to understand that the [b][i]facilities vary greatly[/i][/b] throughout the countryThe available meds[b] may not be covered by CAJA[/b], meaning you will have to purchase them, over the counter.
The CAJA hospital facilities here tend to differ greatly from North American facilities.Since you say that your disease has no cure, ongoing treatment/care should be addressed [b]before[/b] you make any decision. There are [b]very[/b] few facilities for the aging population, either native or expats and the ones that are here, are very basic, and I mean, basic…but not necessarily free or cheap.
Still raining….
[url=http://www.amcostarica.com/morenews2.htm]Here is today’s article on the rain[/url] and [url=http://www.ticotimes.net/Current-Edition/News-Briefs/Heavy-rains-damage-houses-roads-in-Guanacaste_Thursday-October-18-2012]another[/url]
This will depend on where you choose to live and how you choose to live, but costs are rising here … like everywhere else.
You need to have funds on hand, for the ‘unexpected’ expenses which will come up, as the social medical system here, will not cover everything you require.
If indeed you have a serious ongoing medical condition, the CAJA may be inadequate.
To apply for [i]Pensionado[/i] status your Social Security Disability must be guaranteed ‘permanent’. The cost to do this is approx. $1800.
Check out the residency requirements at http://www.costaricalaw.com
It has been/is very wet with thunderstorms around Playas de Coco and nearby beach communities for the past few days. And it is expected to continue. [i]It could be 24/7[/i] and has been many times in the past.
Arenal could be quite wet, too. A friend was up in La Fortuna the other day, and had to purchase better windscreen wipers to drive home…
Don’t expect/presume a return trip to Arenal from Playas del Coco, to be a day trip.Many house sitters tend to have very definite requirements on where they wish to house sit…preferably near the beach or good access to shopping 🙄 and of course, high speed internet.
Victoria, there are neighbors and neighbors…
We always contributed to the community and had good relationships with our neighbors, but still we were targeted along with them, our [i]Tico[/i] neighbors. Who do you think steal from them?
There may be a son who has friends who are ‘not so nice’ or their other relations who don’t care how ‘nice’ you are.
You are a rich gringo [b]and they want what you have.[/b]
In one area where we lived we had photo equipment and the box for SKY TV stolen, by one of our ‘neighbors’ who had family visiting, and who broke into our home.
The neighbor ‘spoke’ with him, and the thief took [b]all the items[/b] to the police station. We declined to follow up with charges.
[i]As far as I understand[/i] that if you hire a ‘guard’ on contract through an agency’ is that his temp. replacement will have similar qualifications, and that you will not have to pay the CAJA and INS for two employees as this is supposed to be paid by the company. They are also insured.
[i]At least this is what we were told,[/i] when hiring a night guard was being considered on the farm, during a construction period after many tools, all the wiring from the electric panel and the two large panels/boxes as well plus the motor of the cement mixer was stolen.
There was an article on a local online paper, this week about security guards being removed from their job sites because CAJA had not been paid.
I neglected to mention that when paying an [b]empoyees[/b] CAJA it is [b]much more expensive[/b] than to pay your own, as it will also go towards a pension. The total cost of the CAJA payment will be approx. $200 per month, per individual (this will vary on the earnings of course) with 9% being paid by the employee, which they may object too.
If you are hiring him as an individual, it as follows.
Depending on whether or not you want your guard to be armed, you need to see his license to carry. In this case, you should also confirm that he is a licensed guard.You do not want to offer too much luxury, i.e. a bed, in his ‘room’ as he is not expected to relax while on duty.
You are expected to pay CAJA and INS as INS covers a work related injury and CAJA does not.If he doesn’t work out, it is easy to remove him from your employ. Then, you will pay for 1 day per month ‘holiday’ pay’. Even if you fire him, for stealing, or sleeping on the job you are required to pay this.
Also, take into consideration, that you will need to have someone work on the nights he has off.
Get recommendations that this person is trustworthy and reliable. Make sure that ‘someone’ nearby can check to see if he is actually working… as in being physically present … when he is supposed to be ‘on duty’.
Guards have been know to assist in a robbery, so I repeat, check out his background and get recommendations.
If your property is empty and no-one around during the day, does it make sense to hire a guard at night?
Consider adding an alarm system, with some[b] very loud alarms[/b], which will work day and night, instead.
Near Aguacate.
In today’s amcostarica.com it states ” [url=http://www.amcostarica.com/morenews2.htm]Costa Rica leads hemisphere in rate of robberies “[/url]
Just saying, that living in a rural area doesn’t mean that you should be less strident in protecting your property. Neighbors can be thieves, too.
