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PC 754

Para enmendar el Artículo 2 de la Ley Núm. 12 del 10 de diciembre de 1975, según enmendada, mejor conocida como “Ley de Autorización al DTOP para Disponer o Arrendar Terrenos o Edificios que Dejaren de Ser de Utilidad Pública”, a los fines de ampliar derechos preferentes para la adquisición de propiedades del Gobierno de Puerto Rico con el objetivo de reconocer el derecho de adquisición preferente a los usufructuarios y arrendadores, así como sus herederos o causahabientes al momento de disponer de bienes inmuebles gubernamentales que dejaron de tener utilidad pública; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Expands government property purchase rights for usufructuaries, renters, and heirs when Puerto Rico disposes of unused public real estate.

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Bill Summary · PC 754

Legislative bill overview

Bill PC 754 amends Puerto Rico's 1975 law governing the Department of Transportation's (DTOP) disposition of government properties by expanding preferential purchase rights to usufructuaries (those with long-term use rights), renters, and their heirs when the government disposes of real estate no longer deemed publicly useful. The bill recognizes these groups' right of first refusal before properties are sold to third parties.

Why is this important

This legislation directly affects property rights and economic access for individuals who have long-term claims on government land through historical use or rental agreements. It could influence real estate transactions, government revenue from property sales, and the rights of families with generational claims to properties currently held by the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact: May reduce government revenue if preferential buyers exercise rights at below-market prices or if properties must be sold to existing occupants rather than highest bidders
  • Scope and clarity: The definition of who qualifies as a "usufructuary" or "arrendador" and their heirs' eligibility could create disputes; succession rights across multiple generations may be ambiguous
  • Retroactive application: Unclear whether this applies only to future dispositions or includes historical properties, potentially reopening settled transactions or creating large claims against the government

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

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