| Pages:
1
2 |
yankeeirishman
Banned
Posts: 1070
Registered: 3-5-2004
Location: Kalifornia
Member Is Offline
|
|
La Casa construction allowed?
Is it true that we (American) cannot construct our own home, that we must hire out to the Bajaians? We are lessees on a lot in San Felipe south.
Also?. where is the best place to buy construction material (I be going thru Mexicalli). Good to back on the board again! Thanks all.
|
|
|
bajalou
Ultra Nomad
Posts: 4459
Registered: 3-11-2004
Location: South of the broder
Member Is Offline
|
|
Home depto - Mexicali is pretty good for const. mats. Better prices than here in San Felipe. In town here, there are different places for different
materials ie; lumber, plumbing, cement, etc. Some Campo owners have restrictions on construction. As far as the law, I believe that I as the
owner/leasee of property can work on it. But I must be here legaly - FMT, FM3 or FM2.
No Bad Days
\"Never argue with an idiot. People watching may not be able to tell the difference\"
\"The trouble with doing nothing is - how do I know when I\'m done?\"
Nomad Baja Interactive map
And in the San Felipe area - check out Valle Chico area |
|
|
Dave
Elite Nomad
Posts: 6005
Registered: 11-5-2002
Member Is Offline
|
|
ONLY you or any of your immediate family can build your home. (No friends or relatives)
There is a catch:
Your plans must be approved and all building permits obtained.
You do realize that unless your landlord decides to renew, at the end of your lease he could own your home.
Maybe you should discuss your plans with him. That way he won't have to do a lot of remodeling.
|
|
|
MrBillM
Platinum Nomad
Posts: 21656
Registered: 8-20-2003
Location: Out and About
Member Is Offline
Mood: It's a Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah Day
|
|
The bottom line is what your landlord says is allowed is the way it is.
My lease states specifically that all construction work must be approved by the owners and be done by persons they designate.
|
|
|
Dave
Elite Nomad
Posts: 6005
Registered: 11-5-2002
Member Is Offline
|
|
| Quote: | Originally posted by MrBillM
The bottom line is what your landlord says is allowed is the way it is.
My lease states specifically that all construction work must be approved by the owners and be done by persons they designate.
|
And you SIGNED that?
Leases are negotiable. If yours isn't...walk away.
|
|
|
Bruce R Leech
Elite Nomad
Posts: 6796
Registered: 9-20-2004
Location: Ensenada formerly Mulege
Member Is Offline
Mood: A lot cooler than Mulege
|
|
Be careful with the advice you get sometimes people are so eager to help that they give you an answer even if they don't know.
you are not allowed to do any of the labor on your house with out permission written in to your FM3 or 2 booklet.
when ever you have a question about immigration Law, ask at the immigration office that is what they are there for. if you do this you will stay out
of trouble.
Bruce R Leech
Ensenada
 |
|
|
Bruce R Leech
Elite Nomad
Posts: 6796
Registered: 9-20-2004
Location: Ensenada formerly Mulege
Member Is Offline
Mood: A lot cooler than Mulege
|
|
| Quote: | Originally posted by Pompano
You as an owner can work on your own house construction and your family can help...but it is best to hire a contractor for the most part. Like I did.
|
tell her she has a Job here whem you are finished.
Bruce R Leech
Ensenada
|
|
|
Dave
Elite Nomad
Posts: 6005
Registered: 11-5-2002
Member Is Offline
|
|
| Quote: | Originally posted by Bruce R Leech
you are not allowed to do any of the labor on your house with out permission written in to your FM3 or 2 booklet.
|
Not so.
In Mexico your home is your castle and unless restricted by covenant or lease, you ,as the owner, can do whatever you damn well please. Fact is, the
authorities, unless witnessing a crime or with legal writ, cannot even ENTER your property without your permission.
You're telling me that you can't repair a wall, replace your roof or paint your house without a work permit? No way, Bruce!
The Migra is scamming you.
[Edited on 1-8-2005 by Dave]
|
|
|
Nikon
Nomad
Posts: 143
Registered: 12-11-2003
Member Is Offline
|
|
It doesn't get any better than this! An argument about something as oxymarooonic as "Mexican Law"
|
|
|
Dave
Elite Nomad
Posts: 6005
Registered: 11-5-2002
Member Is Offline
|
|
| Quote: | Originally posted by Nikon
something as oxymarooonic as "Mexican Law" |
I must admit you have a point. Especially when applied to gringos.
|
|
|
Bruce R Leech
Elite Nomad
Posts: 6796
Registered: 9-20-2004
Location: Ensenada formerly Mulege
Member Is Offline
Mood: A lot cooler than Mulege
|
|
| Quote: | Originally posted by Dave
| Quote: | Originally posted by Bruce R Leech
you are not allowed to do any of the labor on your house with out permission written in to your FM3 or 2 booklet.
|
Not so.
In Mexico your home is your castle and unless restricted by covenant or lease, you ,as the owner, can do whatever you damn well please. Fact is, the
authorities, unless witnessing a crime or with legal writ, cannot even ENTER your property without your permission.
You're telling me that you can't repair a wall, replace your roof or paint your house without a work permit? No way, Bruce!
The Migra is scamming you.
[Edited on 1-8-2005 by Dave] |
check in your immigration law Book , its right there in black and white.
Bruce R Leech
Ensenada
|
|
|
Dave
Elite Nomad
Posts: 6005
Registered: 11-5-2002
Member Is Offline
|
|
| Quote: | Originally posted by Bruce R Leech
check in your immigration law Book , its right there in black and white. |
OK, I call. Show me! post the law.
|
|
|
yankeeirishman
Banned
Posts: 1070
Registered: 3-5-2004
Location: Kalifornia
Member Is Offline
|
|
keep it coming in
so far, so great. very useful info coming in. Pompano had the best reply....ah, sent her to me when she's done with you.
|
|
|
Bruce R Leech
Elite Nomad
Posts: 6796
Registered: 9-20-2004
Location: Ensenada formerly Mulege
Member Is Offline
Mood: A lot cooler than Mulege
|
|
David the law states only that no foreigner shall do any work while in Mexico. this Leaves it open to a lot of interpretation. that is check in your
immigration law Book , its right there in black and white. why I say you should git all questions an sered at you local immigration office. this way
you will be working under there interpretation. thus staying out of trouble. don't take your advice from me or any other person other than your local
immigration office. even this can and will change on a regular bases. as you know if you have lived in Mexico long.
I have learned over the years to not Blurt out advice quickly to a new person because you can do them grate harm if things have changed sense the last
time you did something.
The best advice is to get your info from the local officials that you will be working with for years to come.
Bruce R Leech
Ensenada
|
|
|
Anonymous
Unregistered
Posts: N/A
Registered: N/A
Member Is Offline
|
|
I think the correct answer is somewhere in between Dave and Bruce's Posts. You can certainly act as general contracter using a Mexican foreman and
Mexican Labor (with proper plans and permits of course). You can most likely get away with doing some of the labor, but be aware the first electrician
or mason who goes to immigration and complains about the gringo doing the work that he could do while his wife and children are hungry can cause you
problems..and it will depend on the local immigration office on how it is handled.
A lot depends on how busy the local laborers are, your relationship with them and the rest of the community and local immigration attitudes..which can
change with the wind
|
|
|
Dave
Elite Nomad
Posts: 6005
Registered: 11-5-2002
Member Is Offline
|
|
| Quote: | Originally posted by Bruce R Leech
David the law states only that no foreigner shall do any work while in Mexico. |
Bruce, I know....and Migra knows the definition of work. If you think it means what I think you think it means then I hope you never break down 100
miles from nowhere. You could die waiting for a national to come and "work" on your car.
|
|
|
bajalou
Ultra Nomad
Posts: 4459
Registered: 3-11-2004
Location: South of the broder
Member Is Offline
|
|
I have a FM2 - it "con prohibicion para dedicarse a algua otra actividad de lucro o remunerada diferente a la senalada" The local migra told me that
means I can't work for pay without a work permit. If you can find someone to pay me to work on my house etc, let me know, I'll get a work permit.
No Bad Days
\"Never argue with an idiot. People watching may not be able to tell the difference\"
\"The trouble with doing nothing is - how do I know when I\'m done?\"
Nomad Baja Interactive map
And in the San Felipe area - check out Valle Chico area |
|
|
Dave
Elite Nomad
Posts: 6005
Registered: 11-5-2002
Member Is Offline
|
|
| Quote: | Originally posted by bajalou
The local migra told me that means I can't work for pay without a work permit. |
Exactly
I would go one step further. Without pay, you can ONLY work for yourself.
For instance, you couldn't plumb your neighbor's house....even for free.
[Edited on 1-8-2005 by Dave]
|
|
|
bajalou
Ultra Nomad
Posts: 4459
Registered: 3-11-2004
Location: South of the broder
Member Is Offline
|
|
I believe you're correct in that also Dave - so don't ask.
No Bad Days
\"Never argue with an idiot. People watching may not be able to tell the difference\"
\"The trouble with doing nothing is - how do I know when I\'m done?\"
Nomad Baja Interactive map
And in the San Felipe area - check out Valle Chico area |
|
|
Dave
Elite Nomad
Posts: 6005
Registered: 11-5-2002
Member Is Offline
|
|
| Quote: | Originally posted by bajalou
I believe you're correct in that also Dave - so don't ask.
|
I have a work permit and for you, the price is right. FREE! My only requirement is that my helper, (pictured above) joins me.
I estimate 1-2 years job completion. 
|
|
|
| Pages:
1
2 |
![[*]](images/xmbforum/default_icon.gif){kind=icon}
