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Condominio (Régimen de Propiedad en Condominio) is the legal property regime in Mexico that divides a building or development into exclusive-ownership units plus shared common areas. The Condominium Property Law of the State of Quintana Roo regulates the constitution, modification, organization, operation, administration and termination of this property regime, and the law was published November 30, 2010 and last reformed November 12, 2021.
By Daniel Ortega · Last reviewed 8 November 2026
How it works
The condominium regime allows the coexistence of private properties and common areas within the same property. The regime is established through a legal act before a notary public, where the co-owners manifest their intention to establish this regime. The escritura constitutiva (constitutive deed) and all contracts transferring ownership must be registered at the Registro Público de la Propiedad. The cost varies according to factors such as property value, project complexity and local fees; in general, the total cost ranges from MXN 5,000 to MXN 30,000. The escritura constitutiva specifies each owner's percentage of indiviso (undivided interest in common areas), voting rights and maintenance obligations. Since the November 2021 reform, assemblies can be held in-person or remotely via digital platforms with the same legal standing. Foreign buyers in Quintana Roo who purchase a unit under this regime own their exclusive-use area outright (or through fideicomiso in the restricted zone) and share proportional ownership of elevators, pools, gardens, parking structures and other common elements.