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HOA / Cuota de Mantenimiento refers to the recurring fees condo and community owners pay for common areas, amenities, security and services. In Quintana Roo condominiums these fees are governed by the Ley de Propiedad en Condominio de Inmuebles del Estado de Quintana Roo and are mandatory obligations set by the owners' assembly.
By Daniel Ortega · Last reviewed 12 November 2026
How it works
In Quintana Roo, a condo owner pays two types of fees. The cuota ordinaria (ordinary fee) covers regular expenses like security, cleaning, gardening, pool maintenance, insurance and administration; the Ley de Propiedad en Condominio defines it as the monetary amount agreed by the General Assembly to cover administration, maintenance, operation and non-individualized common-use services. A cuota extraordinaria (special assessment) funds unexpected or major repairs and must be approved separately by the assembly. Fees are generally established in proportion to each owner's indiviso (undivided percentage share) in the common property. In Riviera Maya developments, monthly HOA fees typically range from USD 100 in smaller communities to USD 600 or more in luxury complexes with full amenities (pools, gym, beach club, concierge). Under Quintana Roo law, unpaid HOA fees are imprescriptible and cannot be offset; when three ordinary fees or one extraordinary fee remain unpaid, the association may file for legal collection. Before any sale, the notary must obtain a constancia de no adeudo (certificate of no debt) from the HOA administrator, so a seller cannot transfer title with outstanding fees.