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Eviction & Dispossession

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Your property was occupied without right

Dispossession may constitute a crime, in addition to giving rise to civil actions. We take the appropriate route to recover possession as soon as possible.

In your case we will

  1. Gather proof of ownership and of the occupation
  2. File the dispossession complaint or the civil suit
  3. Request that the property be returned
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The tenant neither pays nor leaves

With a written lease, the court route is more direct; without one, the case is more complex, but there are other routes to recover the property and the rent.

In your case we will

  1. Review the lease and the rent owed
  2. File the eviction or lease suit that applies
  3. Enforce the move-out and collect what is owed
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A relative occupies the property

A delicate and common situation after an inheritance. We first seek an agreement and, if there is none, the route that protects your rights.

In your case we will

  1. Clarify ownership and the succession
  2. Propose a move-out or buy-out agreement
  3. Recovery action (acción reivindicatoria) or another that applies, if there is no agreement
Discuss my case

Two different situations end in the same problem: not being able to use a property that is yours. The first is the tenant who stops paying and won't leave — that is what eviction proceedings are for. The second is dispossession: someone occupying your property in Mexico with no right at all, often while the owner lives far away or in the United States. In both, the safe way out is the legal route, not taking matters into your own hands. We recover the property backed by a court order.

When this applies

  • Your tenant in Mexico stopped paying rent and refuses to leave.
  • The lease ended and the tenant won't hand the property back.
  • Someone moved into your house or land in Mexico without permission and refuses to leave.
  • You live in the United States and your property in Mexico was occupied in your absence.

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The process, step by step

  1. Consultation & review

    We analyze your lease or your title and the actual situation of the property to choose the right legal route.

  2. Formal demand & strategy

    When useful, we formally demand payment or possession; in parallel we prepare the lawsuit and the evidence.

  3. Court proceeding

    We litigate the eviction or the recovery action that applies, until we obtain the judge's order.

  4. Enforcement & handover

    We enforce the ruling with the authorities until the property is handed back to you.

Documents to gather

If the tenant won't pay or leave

  • The signed lease, with its attachments and the inventory.
  • The payment history, with transfers, bank statements and receipts issued.
  • The written demand for payment and proof that it was delivered.
  • Messages in which the tenant acknowledges the debt or promises to pay.

If someone occupied your property without any right

  • The deed or title that proves your right to the property.
  • Dated photos of the occupation and of any damage.
  • Names of witnesses and the dates of what happened.
  • Property tax and utility receipts in your name, and any communication with the occupant.

Frequently asked questions

Can I evict a tenant in Mexico while living in the U.S.?

In most cases, yes. We handle the proceeding in Mexico and keep you informed remotely; in the consultation we tell you exactly which documents are needed and which steps, if any, require someone to act on your behalf in Mexico.

How long does an eviction take in Mexico?

It depends on the state where the property is located, the applicable proceeding and whether the tenant contests it or leaves earlier. A case with a clear lease and good evidence moves faster. In the consultation we give you a realistic estimate, without promising deadlines no one can guarantee.

Can I just change the locks or remove the tenant myself?

We advise against it: evicting by your own hand can create legal liability for you and turn the case against you, even if you are right. The court route exists precisely to recover the property backed by a judge's order.

What if someone took over my property without permission?

Act quickly: document the occupation (photos, witnesses, dates), don't hand over money, and get legal advice right away. Time works against you, because a prolonged occupation makes recovery harder. Mexican law provides specific actions against dispossession.

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