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legal rights of expats

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bluewind
4/15/2013 19:28 EST

I was wondering what the legal rights of expats are if they run into trouble in Portugal. I am not talking about breaking the law. I have read many horror stories about expats in foreign countries that are ripped off by contractors and even landlords and have no choice but to accept the financial and sometimes the legal costs because these countries usually favor the locals, no matter what the situation is. It is common knowledge in Mexico that if you get into a car accident and it's obvious it was the locals fault, it doesn't matter, you are in the wrong and you pay.
Any thoughts of this?

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anibalventura
4/16/2013 19:04 EST

taking advantage of gringos ?
saw your post, and just wanted to say, in terms of legal system, there is no diference between a "local" or foreigner living legally in the country. Same set of rules applyes, and same dificulty dealing with the legal system occurs if you are a native of expat facing some problems or simple litigation.

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