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PS 861

“Para enmendar el apartado (A)(2) del Artículo 23 y la cláusula (b) del inciso (i) del apartado (1) del Artículo 185 de la Ley Núm. 210 de 17 de diciembre de 2015, según enmendada, conocida como “Ley del Registro de la Propiedad Inmobiliaria del Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico”, a los fines de disponer taxativamente que resulta improcedente que el Tribunal de Primera Instancia exija Certificación Jurada de Mensura expedida por agrimensor licenciado cuando el promovente de un expediente de dominio alegue carencia de título y presente mensura que cumpla con los requisitos de cabida y colindancias en sistema métrico decimal y para otros fines relacionados.”

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico bill removes requirement for certified surveyor surveys in property title claims, allowing metric-compliant surveys instead, potentially reducing costs but risking boundary accuracy.

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Bill Summary · PS 861

Legislative bill overview

Bill PS 861 amends Puerto Rico's Property Registry Law to prohibit First Instance Courts from requiring a certified land survey (mensura) from a licensed surveyor when property owners claim lack of title, provided the survey meets metric decimal standards for area and boundary measurements. The bill streamlines property titling procedures by removing a specific documentation requirement in domain proceedings.

Why is this important

This affects property owners in Puerto Rico attempting to establish legal title to land, particularly those with informal or incomplete ownership documentation. By eliminating the mandatory certified surveyor requirement, the bill could reduce costs and expedite title establishment for lower-income property holders, though it may also affect land boundary certainty and dispute resolution in property transactions.

Potential points of contention

  • Survey quality and accuracy: Removing the certified surveyor requirement may lower evidentiary standards for boundary disputes, potentially creating future legal conflicts over property lines
  • Cost vs. legal protection trade-off: While reducing expenses for claimants, eliminating professional certification could disadvantage adjacent property owners who rely on rigorous boundary documentation
  • Implementation standards: The bill's reliance on "metric decimal system compliance" as the sole standard requires clear definition—unclear criteria could lead to inconsistent court application

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

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