Authorities Detect 400 Irregular Real Estate Developments in Quintana Roo in 12 Months

Chetumal, Quintana Roo — State authorities have detected at least 400 irregular real estate developments in Quintana Roo over the past 12 months, prompting renewed efforts to regulate the booming construction sector.

The Secretariat of Sustainable Urban Territorial Development (Sedetus) reported that about 60% of these cases are already in the process of regularization. An updated official list is expected to be published in May.

According to Sedetus, the irregularities were uncovered during inspections that found failures in municipal, state, and federal permits. The rapid urban growth in Quintana Roo has spurred new investments but also led to projects operating without meeting all legal requirements.

Currently, 126 developments are officially flagged, though the new list will include additional cases detected recently.

The purpose of flagging these developments is to alert the public about potential risks when buying property in projects without legal certainty. Sedetus emphasized that regularizing a development requires proving permits, technical studies, and validations from all three levels of government.

Officials stressed that the goal is not to halt investment but to ensure that real estate growth occurs within the legal framework and with protections for buyers.

Separately, authorities are compiling a registry of real estate advisors who operate without a license or have engaged in malpractice. The registry is fed by citizen complaints and official verifications. Officials reminded that legal practice requires initial training hours and ongoing updates.