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Free guide · Brazilian real-estate & consumer law

Your property, your dream, your right.

Late delivery, no water connection, showroom features that vanished, defects nobody fixes. That is not normal — and Brazilian law is on your side.

  • The 5 rights every buyer of a new-build property in Brazil has (and almost never knows);
  • A real, anonymized case — from the problem to the lawsuit;
  • A step-by-step guide to document everything and act before deadlines expire.
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We assist clients throughout Brazil and abroad — 100% digital, from first assessment to court. Assistance also available in German and Spanish.

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You are not alone

If you bought a new-build property in Brazil, these scenes may feel familiar.

The house came without running water

Water "borrowed" from another property, and the network-extension bill landed on you. Basic infrastructure is the seller's obligation — not yours.

The show home was a different house

Garden, full swimming pool, finished gourmet area in the brochure — and the unit delivered with none of it. What was shown to sell is part of the contract.

Delivery was months late

Rent still running, mortgage payments flowing, and no keys. Delay creates a right to compensation — and "improvised possession" does not count as delivery.

Defects they will "fix soon"

Leaking pool, damp walls, unfinished works. A verbal promise repairs nothing — and warranty periods are longer than they tell you.

You paid out of pocket for what was already yours

Pump, garden, flooring, water well. If you paid to fix the seller's failure, you are entitled to reimbursement — with monetary adjustment.

They blocked you on WhatsApp

The channel that was there to sell disappeared after handover. Keep the records: that also builds your case.

What you will find in the guide

12 pages, plain language, zero legalese.

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What was promised is bindingBrochures, the show home and the broker's WhatsApp messages are part of the contract (Brazilian Consumer Code, arts. 30, 35 and 48).

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Delay has consequencesMaterial damages, loss of use, moral damages — and why accepting the keys is not a waiver.

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A house without water is unfit for livingInfrastructure is the developer's legal duty (Federal Law 6,766/79) — and whoever paid for a well can claim it back.

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Real warranties and deadlinesApparent defects, hidden defects and the 5-year warranty — plus the detail that freezes your deadlines.

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Your evidence countsHow to build the file that turns indignation into an enforceable right.

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Real case study (anonymized)The house delivered without water — the full timeline, from improvisation to lawsuit.

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Who signs the guide

Personalized advocacy in Brazilian real-estate and consumer law.

Medeiros & Roma — MR Advogados assists clients throughout Brazil and abroad, working digitally, with procedural strategy and close, personal attention: an honest viability assessment, out-of-court negotiation when it solves the problem, and firm litigation when it is needed.

André Medeiros — Brazilian Bar (OAB/PB) no. 12.977
Romualdo Roma — Brazilian Bar (OAB/PB) no. 8.659
Empresarial Bosque · R. Severino Nicolau de Mello, 420, Sala 207B — João Pessoa/PB, Brazil
Clients served throughout Brazil and abroad

Our premise is simple: litigation is a tool, not a goal. We assess every case individually — including telling you, with full transparency, when a lawsuit is not the best path.

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Frequently asked questions

Before downloading, you may want to know:

Is the guide really free?

Yes. It is informational and educational material. You receive the PDF by e-mail, at no cost and with no obligation to hire us.

Will I be charged or pressured afterwards?

No. You will receive a short series of educational e-mails and can unsubscribe at any time, with a single click.

My problem is old. Do I still have rights?

It depends on the case — under Brazilian law, deadlines vary widely (from 90 days up to 10 years, depending on the nature of the problem), and written complaints may have suspended them. Only an individual review can answer with certainty.

Does this material replace a lawyer?

No. The guide informs and orients, but every case requires individual analysis. Nothing here constitutes a promise of results, under the Brazilian Bar Association's Code of Ethics and Regulation no. 205/2021.

I live abroad and my Portuguese is limited. Can you handle my case?

Yes — we assist clients all over Brazil and abroad. Brazilian court proceedings are electronic, and even hearings are held by videoconference; meetings, document review and follow-up all happen 100% digitally (video, e-mail and WhatsApp). We work with you in English — assistance is also available in German and Spanish. Our office in João Pessoa/PB remains available for correspondence and in-person meetings.

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