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Real Estate Disputes

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Disagreement between co-owners

No one is obliged to remain in co-ownership. We first seek an agreement; if that is not possible, a court-ordered division or, if the property cannot be divided, its sale.

In your case we will

  1. Review the deed and each co-owner’s share
  2. Negotiate a sale or buy-out agreement
  3. Seek division of the common property if there is no agreement
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Boundary or measurement dispute

We compare deeds, plans and cadastral records to establish the real boundary and defend it, through an agreement with the neighbor or in court.

In your case we will

  1. Compare deeds, plans and cadastral records
  2. Topographic survey or expert report
  3. Agreement with the neighbor or judicial boundary survey
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Fraudulent or double sale

When someone sells what is not theirs, we act quickly to protect your property in the Public Registry and challenge the transaction.

In your case we will

  1. Review the registry history and protect the property’s file
  2. File the criminal complaint and the annulment suit that apply
  3. Seek to restore the title to your name
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Sometimes property has to be defended in court: a neighbor blocks the access you have always used, someone occupies a property that is in your name and refuses to return it, the actual boundaries don't match the deed, or your property is caught in a mortgage-related lawsuit. We litigate these disputes in Mexican courts —including for owners living in the United States— with one clear goal: that your property and your rights are upheld.

When this applies

  • Someone has held a property in Mexico that is in your name for some time, claims a right to it and refuses to return it.
  • A neighbor blocked the road or passage you have always used to reach your property.
  • The actual boundaries or measurements of your land don't match the deed or the neighbors' claims.
  • You were sued in Mexico over your property while living in the United States.

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The process, step by step

  1. Consultation & diagnosis

    We review your deed and the situation on the ground, and tell you clearly which legal action applies and how strong your case is.

  2. Strategy & evidence

    We gather titles, surveys, witnesses and expert opinions, and choose the route that best protects your rights.

  3. Litigation

    We file the claim —or answer it, if you are being sued— and handle the entire proceeding before the Mexican court.

  4. Enforcing the ruling

    Once the court decides, we enforce the ruling until your property or your access is actually restored, not just on paper.

Documents to gather

To reclaim a property someone else holds

  • The deed registered in your name and its registry history.
  • A Public Registry certificate confirming that you are the registered owner.
  • Plans, boundary surveys or site surveys that identify the property by its measurements and boundaries.
  • Evidence that the defendant occupies the property, such as photos, receipts or witnesses.

For a boundary or right-of-way problem

  • Your deed and any earlier plan or boundary survey.
  • The Public Registry certificate of registration with its marginal annotations.
  • Evidence of the access that has always been used, such as photos or witnesses.

Frequently asked questions

Can I recover a property someone else is occupying?

Yes. Mexican law provides a court action for the owner to be recognized as such and to have the property returned. It requires proving ownership with your title, so preparing the evidence is half the case.

What if my access to the property was blocked?

If the right of way was legally established, a neighbor cannot simply close it on their own. The first step is reviewing how that access was created —by deed, by necessity or by use—; from there, there are legal ways to restore it.

Can I litigate from the United States?

In most disputes, yes. We work remotely with clients in the U.S. and tell you in the consultation exactly which documents are needed and which steps, if any, require someone to act on your behalf in Mexico.

How long does a real estate lawsuit take in Mexico?

It depends on the type of action, the court and whether the other side contests it. A well-documented case moves much faster than a disputed one. In the consultation we give you a realistic estimate for your specific situation.

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