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PS 104

Para añadir un nuevo inciso k al Artículo 49 de la Ley 129-2020, según enmendada, mejor conocida como “Ley de Condominios de Puerto Rico”, para permitir al Consejo de Titulares de un condominio a entrar en un apartamento de un titular fallecido y darle el mantenimiento mínimo necesario hasta que esté en posesión de un próximo propietario.

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico bill authorizes condominium boards to enter and maintain deceased owners' units, preventing deterioration but raising property rights and cost accountability concerns.

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Bill Summary · PS 104

Legislative bill overview

Bill PS 104 proposes amending Puerto Rico's Condominium Law (Law 129-2020) to allow condominium board councils to enter deceased owners' units and perform minimum necessary maintenance until a new owner takes possession. This addresses the practical problem of abandoned or neglected units following an owner's death that could deteriorate and affect common property and other residents.

Why is this important

Deceased owners' units can fall into disrepair, creating health hazards, pest infestations, mold, and structural damage that spreads to neighboring units and common areas. Allowing boards to maintain these properties protects remaining residents' health and property values while filling a legal gap during the often-lengthy probate and property transfer process. This is particularly relevant in Puerto Rico's current economic context where property abandonment is a growing issue.

Potential points of contention

  • Property rights vs. collective interests: Critics may argue that allowing board entry without explicit heir consent violates deceased owners' property rights and establishes concerning precedent for board authority over private units
  • Cost allocation and dispute: Unclear mechanisms for who pays for maintenance and how boards bill estates or heirs, potentially creating financial disputes and incentivizing boards to perform unnecessary work
  • Definition ambiguity: "Minimum necessary maintenance" lacks precise definition, risking subjective interpretation and enabling boards to exceed their authority into repairs or renovations
  • Due process concerns: The bill may lack sufficient procedural safeguards (notice requirements, judicial oversight, appeal mechanisms) before boards access private units

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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