Good lawyer in Ubud Bali ?

I am by no means an expert in matters like this, but in a small place like Ubud I would personally rather go through a mediator than risk making an enemy of a local contractor. But I am sure Ubudian will give you the necessary advice you require.

Check your own status to ensure you legally own the property before considering any legal action.
You could bring a lot of trouble to yourself or even lose it if you don't.
There are very few ways for an expat to own property here, and anything outside the rules could be an issue.

Thank you Hansson for your advice .It is wise. Actually I have already talked  to the head of banjar but as it is a small village and I am the only expatriate it seems that they don't mind and are not willing to intervene between a "bule" who they think he has a lot of money and a contractor who is part of the community.
Anyway legal action is still my last solution and I will try again to ask mediation from others as RT, RW.
All the best to you

Fred wrote:

Check your own status to ensure you legally own the property before considering any legal action.
You could bring a lot of trouble to yourself or even lose it if you don't.
There are very few ways for an expat to own property here, and anything outside the rules could be an issue.

Yes you are right . Actually the land ( and the house) is owned by my wife who is Indonesian.
My will to know a good lawyer is mainly to show to the contractor that I can take legal action but as Hansson said it is better to use a mediator ( who could be this lawyer )

I’d give Henny Trisiaty a call and discuss your situation with her:

0813-1759-7383

PhilippeE wrote:

Fred wrote:

Check your own status to ensure you legally own the property before considering any legal action.
You could bring a lot of trouble to yourself or even lose it if you don't.
There are very few ways for an expat to own property here, and anything outside the rules could be an issue.

Yes you are right . Actually the land ( and the house) is owned by my wife who is Indonesian.
My will to know a good lawyer is mainly to show to the contractor that I can take legal action but as Hansson said it is better to use a mediator ( who could be this lawyer )

Make sure your prenup is in order so there is no question you own half the property.

OK Thank you.I''ll call her

Thank you again Roy for giving me the number of Henny. I called her and learned that her office is close to my house . I will meet her when I go to Ubud, may be next week.

Hi Ubudian,

Just curious to know if in Indonesia an email is a binding legal document as can be in other parts of the world?

We recently agreed, with a western owner of a residential property, to pay the agreed sum for the sale of this property we have been renting.  The terms were agreed upon and we paid a deposit to secure this deal and then right at the last minute, when he was going to pick up some personal items, he renegged on this deal saying sorry, I have changed my mind.  Is this acceptable or do we have some legal standing to complete this transaction? 

i thought I would ask as you have been here for many years.  Hope you can help?  Cheers!

Mike

You've been lucky.
The whole transaction would have been illegal as Australians can't legally own land in Indonesia.

Hi Fred,

The land's current lease is until 2036 with a 30 year option so it was the house that we were to purchase which my understanding is legal.  The lease was just going to be transfered which I believe is also the procedure.

Mike

A lease is fine but remember you never own the land and anything on it is likely to be a total loss at the end of the lease

Hi Fred,

Thanks for that and well aware of that situation.  That's why having such a long lease still makes it a saleable item in a few years or just hand it down to family.  Thanks Fred!

Mike

Hi Mike,

I just now spotted your post asking me about the legal standing of e-mails within Indonesian law.

It is my understanding that insofar as contract law goes, no, an e-mail would not have any legal footing.  Binding contracts require a legal agreement executed by a notaris with full signatures and a meterai (duty) stamp.

Given your situation, you might call Henny Trisiaty who is an excellent local attorney with lots of experience representing expats.  I haven't had the need to speak with her in quite a while, so this phone number may, or may not be current:   0813-1759-7383.

Good luck...and just a quick suggestion for the future...you might try individual private messages to get the attention of a specific poster here.

Cheers!