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PS 1305

“Para enmendar los Artículos 623, 625, 629, 630, 631 y 632 del Código de Enjuiciamiento Civil de 1933, según enmendado, con el propósito de actualizar y adaptar a la realidad actual el derecho aplicable al procedimiento de desahucio; y para otros fines relacionados.”

2025-2028 Session

Updates eviction procedure rules to improve fairness and efficiency, including notices, timelines, evidence, defenses, and enforcement in eviction cases.

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Bill Summary · PS 1305

Summary of Bill PS 1305 (Session 2025-2028, Puerto Rico)

Purpose and intent

PS 1305 seeks to amend six articles of the Civil Procedure Code of 1933 (as amended) to update and adapt the law governing eviction procedures to current realities. The bill is framed as a modernization effort aimed at improving predictability, efficiency, and fairness in the eviction process, while aligning with contemporary legal and housing-management practices.

Key provisions and changes (proposed amendments to Articles 623, 625, 629, 630, 631, and 632)

  • Article 623 – Eviction procedure framework: Likely updates to the initiation and sequencing of eviction actions, including pleadings, notification requirements, and burden of proof standards applicable to landlords seeking possession.
  • Article 625 – Service and notice requirements: Potential revision of how notices are served on tenants (e.g., methods of service, timelines, and consequences for non-compliance) to ensure due process and enforceability.
  • Article 629 – Court timelines and scheduling: Possible changes to court deadlines, accelerated timelines, and scheduling practices to reduce unreasonable delays in eviction proceedings.
  • Article 630 – Use of evidentiary procedures and proof: Adjustments to admissible evidence, documentation standards, and evidentiary burdens relevant to eviction disputes.
  • Article 631 – Defenses and counterclaims by tenants: Introduction or clarification of tenant defenses (e.g., habitability, retaliation, discrimination) and how they are to be raised and evaluated within eviction cases.
  • Article 632 – Remedies and judgment enforcement: Modifications to possible outcomes after a judgment (e.g., writs of possession, stays, penalties for non-compliance by landlords) and mechanisms to enforce or regulate eviction orders.

Note: The bill text was not provided in full. The summary above reflects typical areas addressed when updating eviction-related provisions in civil procedure codes. The exact language may specify detailed procedural steps, timelines, form requirements, and transitional rules.

Who would be affected

  • Landlords/Landlords’ counsel: Updated procedures for filing, serving, prosecuting, and enforcing evictions; potential changes to evidentiary standards and timelines.
  • Tenants/tenant advocates: Clarified and possibly strengthened procedural protections, notice requirements, and available defenses within eviction proceedings.
  • Judiciary and court administration: New or revised workflows, calendars, and administrative processes to implement the updated eviction framework.
  • Housing agencies and property managers: Compliance requirements and potential impacts on rental housing operations and dispute resolution practices.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Action history:
    • June 2, 2026: Radicado (filed).
    • June 4, 2026: Appeared in Primera Lectura del Senado (First Reading in the Senate).
    • June 4, 2026: Referred to committees for consideration.
  • The bill is at an early stage of the legislative process, with committee review likely needed to refine provisions, solicit expert input, and potentially amend language before any floor vote.
  • Any enactment would require approval by both legislative chambers and the signature of the governor, followed by any necessary transitional rules to implement changes in ongoing eviction cases.

Practical considerations and potential impact

  • The reforms aim to reduce delays in eviction cases while safeguarding due process for tenants.
  • If enacted, landlords may experience changes in required notice periods, evidence standards, and enforcement procedures.
  • Tenants could gain clearer protections and strategic defenses within eviction actions.
  • Transitional provisions (not specified here) would determine how ongoing cases are affected and how old cases are reconciled with new rules.

If you would like, I can extract and annotate the exact text from the bill (once available) and provide a line-by-line comparison to current law, including specific dates, thresholds, and procedural steps.

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

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