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PS 1090

Para enmendar el Artículo 3.012 de la Ley 107-2020, según enmendada, conocida como “Código Municipal de Puerto Rico”, a los fines de delimitar el alcance de la responsabilidad solidaria de los adquirientes voluntarios e involuntarios en torno a las deudas por los gastos señalados en el Artículo 3.010 del Código Municipal de Puerto Rico, y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Clarifies municipal debt liability limits for Puerto Rico property buyers to reduce unexpected inherited financial burdens in real estate transactions.

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Bill Summary · PS 1090

Legislative bill overview

Bill PS 1090 amends Article 3.012 of Puerto Rico's Municipal Code (Law 107-2020) to clarify and limit the joint and several liability that property buyers—whether voluntary or involuntary purchasers—bear for municipal debts related to specific expenses outlined in Article 3.010. The bill seeks to define the scope and conditions under which new owners are responsible for prior municipal charges on properties they acquire.

Why is this important

Property acquisition in Puerto Rico often involves inherited municipal debts, which can create unexpected financial burdens for buyers and complicate real estate transactions. Clarifying liability limits provides legal certainty for purchasers and may improve the real estate market's efficiency by reducing transaction friction and legal disputes over who bears responsibility for accumulated municipal charges.

Potential points of contention

  • Seller vs. Buyer Protection: Clarifying buyer liability may shift financial responsibility back to sellers, creating tension between protecting new property owners versus ensuring municipalities can collect outstanding debts
  • Municipal Revenue Impact: Limiting buyer liability could reduce municipal debt collection effectiveness and revenue recovery if previous owners cannot be reached or are judgment-proof
  • Scope Definition Disputes: Disagreement may arise over which specific expenses qualify under Article 3.010 and which buyer categories (voluntary vs. involuntary) should receive different protections

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

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