In Reply to: now that I think about it posted by charliebalibear on Wednesday, 15. June 2011 at 17:51 Bali Time:
It depends on the title / agreement you enter into & which site you read
For renting (long term as such) some say you have to be living in Indonesia - therefore strictly speaking that would mean you were not there just on a social/tourist visa
Other sites do not mention that you have to be living there or if they do - no mention of visa
Hak Sewa Bangunan - right to rent/right to lease
The right cannot be registered at the land office and therefore does not exist in certificate form.
Leasehold is a notary contract with an owner, and the ownership certificate doesn't change.
The law does not stipulate a period for such lease agreements and whether this can be transferred or not depends on the original agreement between the parties.
This right may be held by a foreigner permanently domiciled in Indonesia
Hak Pakai - right of use
Initial period for right of use is not to exceed 25 years but can be extended
Foreigners are officially required to have a KITAS (residential visa)
Only allowed to hold 1 certificate of title
On another note re licenced villas I was told a Pondok Wisata License cannot be held in a foreigners name & has to be in the name of an Indonesian/owner of the land
I'm sure those that are living in Bali on a social & rent a place for a year or two would come under less scrutiny than
-someone who is renting out one or more places, making illegal income on them, paying no taxes, & have no licence/s
-those who lease a place, come and go & rent to others in the meantime (derive income from sub letting)