What Specific Legal Checks Should I Ask a Lawyer to Perform Beyond Chanote Validity?

No. Chanote strength matters, but other legal verifications matter. A lawyer should confirm the owner’s identity matches the seller, the indicated boundaries align with a current survey, and that there are no mortgages, liens or encumbrances affecting the property or future transfer. Check for easements or servitudes that restrict use or access. Verify the property's registration status, including whether the land is held by a person or a company, and if there are any usufructs, co-ownership rights, or long-term leases attached to the title. Review planning and zoning issues, building permits, and compliance with local regulations for existing structures or planned renovations. Confirm the transaction structure (sale of land, transfer under a company, or other arrangements) suits the buyer’s risk tolerance and tax position. Obtain copies of the title deed, land-office extracts, tax receipts, and any official notices. Ask for a written chain of title and records of prior transfers. In practice, ask the lawyer to prepare a short due-diligence checklist tailored to the exact property and its documents.