New Law Transfers Horizontal Property Disputes to Court System

Governor Jenniffer González signed Law 157-2026, which transfers jurisdiction over horizontal property disputes from administrative bodies to the Court of First Instance in Puerto Rico. The legislation was sponsored by multiple senators including Héctor Joaquín Sánchez and Thomas Rivera Schatz. This legal change streamlines the judicial process for residents dealing with condominium and shared property conflicts. The new framework aims to provide clearer legal recourse for homeowners involved in horizontal property disputes.
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