@JoyceMeghan
American expat in Puerto Rico
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About me
American
Lives in Añasco, Añasco
Speaks English, Spanish
Registration: 27 February 2019
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Divorce attorney recommendation
Good morning, I have lived here in Puerto Rico with my spouse for 5 years. Unfortunately I am ready to divorce. I would really appreciate recommendations for attorneys. I’m in the northwest. Thanks! Read More
Tenants rights after hurricane maria by JoyceMeghan
My spouse and I rented a house in Añasco beginning in March 2016. Our lease ended in March 2017. At that time, we made a verbal agreement to continue renting the home through December 2017. The lease stipulated that home repairs were our ...
Thanks, that is helpful. Regarding the personal eviction, there is a law in Puerto Rico that says evictions require a legal order. You are not permitted to change the locks or anything of that nature, which I know is legal in PA. My spouse ... Read More
Tenants rights after hurricane maria
My spouse and I rented a house in Añasco beginning in March 2016. Our lease ended in March 2017. At that time, we made a verbal agreement to continue renting the home through December 2017. The lease stipulated that home repairs were our ... Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Puerto Rico forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
Hi, I’m Joyce. I moved to PR about 3 years ago. My partner is originally from PR and I have been able to rely a lot on his family for support in adjusting to my new home. We also have a son. Im temporarily visiting Pittsburgh to get some ... Read More
Vegetable garden in PR by Sitka
Anyone with experience growing vegetables in containers in PR? What varieties of tomatoes & peppers do well on the island? I recently put shade cloth over the patio, southern exposure, to try and reduce the heat to a point that my tomatoes ...
I believe it’s because of dense soil, and intense heat. It is almost always a winter crop though. Read More
Vegetable garden in PR by Sitka
Anyone with experience growing vegetables in containers in PR? What varieties of tomatoes & peppers do well on the island? I recently put shade cloth over the patio, southern exposure, to try and reduce the heat to a point that my tomatoes ...
Garlic does not necessarily require a cold period. That is why so much is grown in California (specifically Gilroy). It’s a winter crop though. And you are best off using garlic from a hot climate. Seed catalogs are not permitted to send bulbs ... Read More
Vegetable garden in PR by Sitka
Anyone with experience growing vegetables in containers in PR? What varieties of tomatoes & peppers do well on the island? I recently put shade cloth over the patio, southern exposure, to try and reduce the heat to a point that my tomatoes ...
Tomatoes are really challenging, especially in coastal areas. Most local people grow cherry tomatoes on determinant vines, and they do pretty well. You can get seeds for those at your local agricultural center. The Mr Special grocery store near me ... Read More