ROP Property Demystified & Explained

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Rights of Possession (ROP) land is somewhat unique to Latin America. It often makes North Americans uneasy.  But the concept is not as unfamiliar as you may think. A little history may help. In the beginning, land in Panama did not belong to anyone.  The indigenous people used it collaboratively. Then the Spanish came. They declared all … Read more

You Must Do 3 Things Immediately After Buying ROP Property

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Did you just buy Right of Possession (ROP) Land? Don’t crack open the champagne yet. You must make sure everyone knows you -and only you – own it. Do These 3 Things ASAP 1. Erect a fence along the property lines. 2. Put up a sign stating, “Propiedad Privada, No traspaso” (that is, “Private Property, No Trespassing”) with … Read more

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