Keys in hand! Legal and technical checklist to receive your home in Colombia

Fast guide for buyers in Colombia: Checklist upon receiving housing, key documents, guarantees and norms (NSR-10, Law 1480, 1796) explained in clear language.

Lyzard s.a.s

7/8/20241 min read

A modern architectural building features sleek, angular lines. The structure is clad in beige panels and integrated with dark vertical sections that incorporate windows. It sits on a neatly maintained green lawn, and a cobblestone path runs alongside the building, adding a touch of rustic contrast.

Checklist Express: What to review when receiving your new home in Colombia

The day of delivery came! Before celebrating, invest 30 min in a judicious inspection; That half hour can save you years from headaches.

1.Paper talks

Ask for three basic documents and review them on site:

Construction License and Technical Occupation Certificate (NSR-10, Title I)
Acta de entrega: anota cualquier pendiente; el constructor debe firmarla.
Reglamento de Propiedad Horizontal (Ley 675/2001) si es apartamento.

2. 360 ° check in work

Structure and finishes: fissures, humidity, leveling of floors and walls of walls.
FACILITIES: Requires Retie Certificate (Electric) and RAS (hydrosanitary).
Puertas y ventanas: abren/cierran sin roce.
Equipment and accessories: taps, toilets, bell, cytophone; Everything must work without droplets or rare noises.
Funny tip: carries a cell phone charger and an E27 bulb; Thus you verify plugs and rosettes in seconds.

3. Guarantees that you can not miss

Finishes: 1 year legal guarantee (Law 1480/2011, Art. 8)
Structure: 10 years (“Decenal Guarantee”) and, since 2025, mandatory insurance for new projects (Law 1796/2016 and Decree 282/2019)
Save a copy of the policy; It is your lifeguard against hidden damage.

4. Eye with the areas

Confirms that the private area and common areas coincide with what was promised in plans and contract; Any difference greater than 2 % can be claimed by consumer protection. Write down measurements in the minutes itself.

5. Vecinos, cuotas y normas de convivencia

Read the parking rules, move schedules and estimated administration value. It is better to find out before your new sofa is "fined" for using the elevator at peak time.

6. ¡Todo por escrito!

Close the visit generating a checklist signed by both parties with correction times. Photos dated support future claims.

Moraleja final

Receiving housing is not just collecting keys: it is validating quality, legality and guarantees. With this guide you will turn the emotion of the premiere into long -term tranquility. To review he said and enjoy your new home!