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2 Answers | Asked in Contracts, Arbitration / Mediation Law, Elder Law and Landlord - Tenant for Puerto Rico on
Q: How can I identify if my mother's rights were violated in a property purchase contract? She's an elderly woman.

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Seeking urgent help regarding a potential violation of my mother's rights in a lease agreement. She co-owns a property in Puerto Rico and signed an exclusive lease with a tenant. Unauthorized alterations were made by the tenant, including demolishing the kitchen... View More

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answered on Oct 23, 2023

Certainly, Mr. Pérez. In general, a tenant cannot make significant alterations to a property without the landlord's permission, especially if it affects the property's value or usability. If your mother's lease agreement specifies that alterations or improvements require her consent... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law, Arbitration / Mediation Law and Probate for Puerto Rico on
Q: If childfren of deceased sibling refuse to sign house in PR to sibling willing to buy can somehing be done?

We are 13 siblings & my sister passed. her children for no reason wont provide death and birth certificate. What can be done as i dont have all info about her death(died in PA) & original is needed for pr court to complete doc for new heirs being her children.

Also, if 10 siblings... View More

Rafael  Pagan-Colon
Rafael Pagan-Colon
answered on Oct 7, 2021

To whom did the house in Puerto Rico belong? If the house is part of your parents' estate, the answer to both questions is the same. Under the Puerto Rico Civil Code, no co-owner of an estate community can be forced to remain in said community. If a unanimous consent of heirs cannot be reached... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law for Puerto Rico on
Q: If a municipal judge decides to send you and the other person to arbitration, are you obligated to go?
Nelson Jose Francisco Alvarez-Aponte
Nelson Jose Francisco Alvarez-Aponte
answered on Feb 15, 2020

Hello and thank you for using Justia. If the Honorable Judge issued a Court Order then yes you must comply but you are not obligated to mediate. You are only obligated to show up at the appointment.

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