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Unconstitutionality of Article 1032
The issue… In my last post about the delay in publishing the “Jalisco Condo Manual – Second Edition,” I mentioned that a higher court in Jalisco had found that Article 1032 of the Jalisco Civil Code was unconstitutional. I’ve received a surprising number of enquiries for details about this, and thought it easiest to deal… Read more…
How to Satisfy the Legal Requirement of a Minute Book for Board Minutes
Why do you need to keep board minutes? Your condo is required by Article 1012 of the Civil Code to keep minutes of every council (board) meeting, along with their attachments. These minutes are an important part of your condo’s records that: are a permanent and legal record of the proceedings of each board meeting;… Read more…
What’s Legal and What’s Not?
Most of the questions I get from book owners start out, “Is it legal to…?”. Sometimes there’s a clear answer, because the condo law covers the issue explicitly. However, sometimes this isn’t the case. What then? Basic legal principle There’s a basic concept in civil law (the type of legal system used in Mexico) that… Read more…
Don’t Lose a Lawsuit on a Technicality
This post is a bit long, but it’s an important topic. A recent sea change in the attitude of the courts has meant that it’s now more important than ever to follow correct procedures for approving budgets, fees, and improvements, and in documenting the debt. This post contains my opinion on this change, and how… Read more…
