Vehicle leases or rentals may not be fully covered by local insurance when a vehicle is stolen. Potential investors may wish to seek professional advice regarding investments involving land development projects. Street crime has increased. Burglary is commonplace and armed robbery occurs. Car theft, including that of rental vehicles for joy-riding and stripping, occurs frequently.
Armed robbery is on the rise and is sometimes accompanied by indiscriminate shooting of the victims.
The loss or theft of a U.S. passport overseas should be reported to the local police and the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. Criminal penalties for possession, use and dealing in illegal drugs are strict and convicted offenders can expect lengthy jail sentences, possibly in a very overcrowded prison, and fines. Such a clause gives the time share owner perpetuity of ownership should the facility be sold. Caution should be exercised when renting motorized aquatic and land transport. Renters should note who, if any, is the insurance underwriter and the amount of deductible that they would be responsible for in case of an accident.