Civil law
Civil law covers persons and family, property, inheritance, contracts and the notarial formalities that give them effect. The Civil Code is the largest law in the library. For a property purchase, a lease or an inheritance, read the Civil Code together with the notary rules.
4 laws of Guatemala, text article by article. The Spanish text is authoritative.
Laws
Código Civil Covers persons and family, property, inheritance, contracts and obligations. Buyers, tenants, heirs and spouses usually find their answer here, together with the rules for registering property. CC Código de Notariado Sets how notaries work and which formalities public deeds need. Sales of property, powers of attorney and company documents often require a notary, so check this law before you sign. CNot Ley de Inquilinato Rules for renting homes and business premises in Guatemala. The law sets the rights and duties of landlords and tenants, and tenants' protections cannot be waived by contract. Disputes go to the Rent Court (Juzgado de Inquilinato). Relevant if you rent a home or office here. LInq Ley de Tribunales de Familia This law sets up the family courts and how they handle family matters, such as child support, custody and family disputes. If you have family matters in Guatemala, this is the procedure that applies. LTF