92 Irregular Real Estate Projects Found in Quintana Roo

Quintana Roo, Mexico — The Secretary of Territorial and Urban Sustainable Development (Sedetus) has identified 92 alleged irregular real estate developments across Quintana Roo, warning potential buyers of possible fraud due to legal noncompliance. These developments violate state and municipal laws, putting thousands of buyers at risk.

Widespread Noncompliance with Urban Regulations

The irregular subdivisions fail to adhere to multiple laws, including the Human Settlements, Territorial Planning, and Urban Development Law; the Urban Actions Law; the Condominium Property Law; and the State Urban Development Program, among other municipal regulations.

José Alberto Alonso Ovando, head of Sedetus, acknowledged the growing issue and stated that regularization efforts for older settlements have stalled. The agency has filed two complaints with the State Attorney General’s Office (FGE), though Ovando declined to name the developments to avoid compromising ongoing investigations.

High-Risk Developments Identified

Among the flagged projects are Mahahual Eco Residencial, Proyecto San Fernando, Villas Tiki, Aldea Índigo, Santa Teresita, La Villa del Señor, Itzayana, and California (Ejido La Península). Mahahual Eco Residencial, for instance, has marketed lots since 2021, with prices ranging from 421,237 to 457,192 pesos for 600-square-meter plots.

Sedetus has issued warnings in municipalities including Othón P. Blanco, Bacalar, Tulum, Puerto Morelos, Benito Juárez, and Isla Mujeres. The agency has not disclosed the total affected land area or the number of potential victims, nor whether any properties lie within protected environmental zones.

Recent Enforcement Actions

Earlier this week, Sedetus highlighted irregular developments such as Pueblo Morebi, Sayab Bacalar, Ichkabal Villas, and Laguna Tinte. In May, it flagged projects in Benito Juárez, including Maraya Privada Residencial, Cedrela, Coco Groove, and others.

In March, Puerto Morelos saw the closure of developments like Las Fincas, Tumben-Kah, Senderos de la Selva, and Palma Areca. That same month, 51 irregular projects were reported in Isla Mujeres’ continental zone, including La Luna, San Valentín, El Ramal, Kukulcán, and Residencial Jade.

Call for Public Vigilance

Sedetus urges citizens to avoid purchasing, selling, or renting properties in these developments, as such actions may constitute urban development crimes and pose financial risks. The agency continues to monitor and address the proliferation of illegal real estate ventures across the state.