Ejido land in Baja California Sur: can a foreigner buy it?
Ejido land is communal land under Mexico's agrarian law. A foreigner can't safely buy an ejido parcel until it has become private property (dominio pleno) and is recorded at the public registry. Check this first.
The steps, in order
- Is it communal land (ejido) or private property?
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- Communal land deep check: full ownership (dominio pleno) and the agrarian registry file (RAN)
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Common questions
What is ejido land?
Land granted to a community (ejido) under agrarian law. Foreigners can't hold ejido rights. It must first become private property through dominio pleno and be recorded at the public registry.
How do I know if a lot is ejido?
Ask for the title and the public registry record, and check the RAN's PHINA database. An attorney should confirm the full chain.
Is a 'cesión de derechos' on ejido land safe?
No, for a foreign buyer it isn't ownership. Wait until the land has dominio pleno, the RAN registration is cancelled, and a private title is recorded.
What is the derecho del tanto?
The right of first refusal that family and ejido members have on the first sale of a former ejido parcel. Skipping it can void the sale.
What are common scams?
Selling ejido land as private, fake titles, pressure for cash deposits, and changed wire instructions.