### "Understanding the Different Types of Leases According to the Supreme Court of Colombia
For individuals keen on delving into the intricacies of Colombian law, it is pivotal to understand the recent delineations made by the Supreme Court of Justice of Colombia regarding the classifications of leases. This was articulated in their cassation ruling on the 18th of July, 2023. Here, we break down the classifications as per the ruling:
#### **Lease of Goods:**
This refers to agreements involving assets that can be utilized without undergoing consumption. It is grounded in the principle of allowing the lessee to enjoy certain goods for a specified period, in return for a predetermined payment.
#### **Lease of Work:**
This category encompasses contracts where there is a predominant physical activity aimed at creating a material work. It is a kind of agreement where the focus is more on the physical labor involved in accomplishing a particular task or project.
#### **Lease of Services:**
Under this classification, the contract is centered around a task where intelligence takes precedence over manual labor. It is designed for scenarios where a service, which leverages intellectual prowess more than physical labor, is being rendered.
#### **Legal Framework Governing the Lease of Goods:**
For those interested in the legal texts that govern these classifications, the common normative framework for the lease of goods is established in articles 1974 to 2027 of the Colombian Civil Code.
#### **Specific Norms Depending on the Object of Lease:**
Depending on the specific object being leased, there are preferential norms that come into play. Here are some instances:
- **For buildings:** Articles 2028 to 2034 of the Civil Code are referred to.
- **For commercial premises:** Articles 518 to 524 of the Commercial Code apply.
- **For ships:** The relevant legal texts are articles 1678 to 1687 of the Commercial Code.
- **For aircraft:** Articles 1890 to 1892 of the Commercial Code are applicable.
- **For urban real estate intended for housing:** Law 820 of 2003 is the guiding statute.
