Bilingual attorney Juan de la Rosa Ortiz lent a personal ear to local expats after covering a broad spectrum of issues during his presentation on Mexican law at the May 27 meeting of Open Circle.

His talk delved into property rentals, explaining the rights of tenants and obligations of landlords that should be spelled out in a proper leasing contract.

He also outlined universal entitlements to free health services, employer responsibilities in hiring Mexican workers and the potential traps of getting entangled in fraudulent legalization of foreign-plated vehicles. The bottom line: a wise foreigner should consult with a reputable lawyer to safely navigate the country’s legal labyrinths.