Legal Liability For Soil Contamination In Mexico

Although environmental law issues should generally be considered in any transaction, this article undertakes a brief review of the relevance of such issues in projects involving real estate.

In accordance with the provisions of article 4 of Mexico's Political Constitution, any environmental damages will be the legal responsibility of the party who causes such damages, all pursuant to applicable environmental laws.

In real estate transactions such as acquisitions, sales, or leases, one of the most sensitive issues to review and determine is the existence of soil contaminants and, where appropriate, the scope and objectives of potential remedies and attributing liability to the party who is legally responsible.