The Puerto Rico Court of Appeals recently ruled on a significant property dispute case, denying a request for certiorari from Recoms Realty Inc. and related parties. The case, Sucn. Richard MacHado González Norma A. Ortiz Colón v. Recoms Realty Inc., Osvaldo Carlo Linares, Sheila Archilla Díaz, Touchvision Realty Corp., was filed on April 23, 2026, under docket number TA2026CE00483. This ruling affects the involved parties and has implications for property governance in Puerto Rico.

The dispute centers around property rights and governance issues, specifically related to a horizontal property regime. The parties involved include Richard MacHado González and Norma A. Ortiz Colón, who are the petitioners, and Recoms Realty Inc., Osvaldo Carlo Linares, Sheila Archilla Díaz, and Touchvision Realty Corp., who are the respondents. The case originated in the San Juan Superior Court, where the petitioners sought to challenge decisions made by the property’s governing board.

This case reached the Court of Appeals after the petitioners filed for certiorari, which is a type of judicial review. They were seeking to overturn decisions made by the lower court regarding the assembly of property owners and the actions taken by the board of directors. The petitioners argued that the assembly's decisions were invalid and requested a declaration to that effect.

In its ruling, the Court of Appeals, led by Judge Grana Martínez and joined by Judges Ronda del Toro and Lotti Rodríguez, declined to grant the certiorari requested by the petitioners. The court stated, “Luego de examinar detenidamente el expediente del presente caso, y conforme a la discreción que ostentamos para expedir un recurso de certiorari, declinamos ejercer la misma.” This translates to, “After carefully examining the record of this case, and in accordance with the discretion we have to issue a certiorari request, we decline to exercise the same.”

The court also dismissed an urgent motion for jurisdictional assistance filed by Recoms Realty and Osvaldo Carlo Linares. The ruling effectively upholds the lower court's decisions and maintains the status quo regarding the property governance issues at stake.

Moving forward, this ruling has significant implications for property owners and associations in Puerto Rico. It reinforces the authority of property governing boards and the decisions made during assemblies. This case highlights the importance of following proper procedures in property governance and the potential challenges that can arise when disputes occur.

The denial of certiorari means that the petitioners cannot further appeal this decision to a higher court. However, it does not prevent them from pursuing other legal avenues if new issues arise in the future. The outcome of this case may also influence similar disputes involving property governance and the rights of property owners in Puerto Rico.

Details were not available in the court filing regarding any potential related cases or future actions the petitioners might take. The court's decision stands as a reminder of the complexities involved in property law and the importance of adhering to established governance protocols.