National Action Party proposes initiative against property crime

A legislative initiative aimed at combating property dispossession has been introduced in the Mexico City Congress by National Action Party deputy Mario Sánchez. The proposal seeks to establish coordinated preventive measures against the illegal seizure of properties.

Sánchez presented reforms to several key legal frameworks, including the Civil Code, Fiscal Code, Notary Law, and the Law on Real Estate Services, all specific to Mexico City. These reforms are designed to create robust barriers against dispossession, ensuring that illegal occupation does not gain legal standing through the passage of time.

The initiative's objectives include preventing the statute of limitations from legitimizing possession that originated illegally. It also aims to stop the use of property tax receipts or cadastral data as conclusive proof of ownership, thereby preventing fraudulent claims. Furthermore, the proposal mandates enhanced notary verifications that are proportional to the risk involved and properly documented.

Special attention is given to protecting vulnerable populations, including the elderly and individuals with disabilities, as well as those who are outside Mexico City. The reforms propose adjustments in communication to ensure these groups are not unduly suspected but are adequately protected against dispossession schemes.