Ek Balam 36

1. Confirm who the developer legally is (Registro Público de Comercio) and whether it is the same entity behind Alux 33 before making any further payment.
2. Verify the building permit, zoning, and any federal environmental authorization at their official sources.
3. Consult an independent attorney; document every payment and demand independent escrow.

Findings

1. 01 · Environmental authorizationCritical

   Not determined

   Does the project hold a valid, current federal environmental authorization for its actual location and scope?

   Federal environmental authorization status not established. Given the same coastal region and reported promoter, confirm a valid federal MIA — do not accept a state-only approval.

   Basis — — Could not be independently verified

   Verify at — SEMARNAT / SINAT — environmental impact registry

   How to verify this yourself

   1. Ask for the federal environmental impact authorization folio (in Mexico, a SEMARNAT MIA resolutivo).
   2. Look the folio up yourself in the federal environmental authority's public records.
   3. Confirm it is favorable, current, and matches the project's coordinates and size.

2. 02 · Building permit & zoningCritical

   Caution

   Is there a valid, current building permit that matches the height, density, and unit count actually being sold?

   Buyer-advocate materials report it was marketed at a height (around 10 levels) exceeding the typical municipal cap, with no registered density variance. This portal could NOT independently confirm this — verify the permit and zoning at the municipality before relying on it.

   Basis — † Reported — not independently confirmed

   Verify at — Puerto Morelos — Urban Development (zoning & permits)

   How to verify this yourself

   1. Request the building-permit number and the zoning limits for the lot from the municipality.
   2. Confirm at the municipality that the permit is active and authorizes the number of levels/units shown in the renders.
   3. Compare the approved height/density to the marketing materials for any gap.

3. 03 · Litigation & closuresCritical

   Not determined

   Are there any active lawsuits, injunctions, or government closures against the project, the land, or the developer?

   No litigation or closure was confirmed for this project — and none was ruled out. Search the federal courts and regulators by the project and developer name yourself.

   Basis — — Could not be independently verified

   Verify at — Federal Judiciary — case lookup (PJF en línea)

   How to verify this yourself

   1. Have an attorney search the courts by the project name, land, and developer/entity name.
   2. Ask the environmental and consumer regulators whether any closure or sanction is on file.
   3. Visit or have someone photograph the site to check for closure/suspension seals.

4. 04 · Title & liensCritical

   Not determined

   Does the seller hold clear, registered title, free of mortgages, liens, or encumbrances?

   Not reviewed. Order your own lien-free certificate from the public registry.

   Basis — — Could not be independently verified

   How to verify this yourself

   1. Get the property's registry folio and order your OWN lien-free certificate from the public registry — do not rely on the seller's copy.
   2. Have a notary/attorney confirm the titleholder matches the party signing your contract.

5. 05 · Payments & escrowCritical

   Not determined

   Are your funds held by an independent, regulated escrow agent and released only on independently verified milestones?

   Payment terms not established. If this development is associated with the Alux 33 promoter, apply the same rule: never wire funds directly to a developer — insist on independent escrow.

   Basis — — Could not be independently verified

   How to verify this yourself

   1. Ask who holds the funds; confirm they are an independent, regulated escrow/title company (not the developer).
   2. Read the escrow agreement and confirm each release requires independent certification of the milestone.

6. 06 · Marketing vs. realityAdvisory

   Caution

   Do the renders, brochures, and active listings match what is actually approved and lawful to sell right now?

   Reportedly marketed separately from Alux 33 to avoid association with that project's legal dispute. Consumers should know the two are reported to share a promoter. Not independently confirmed.

   Basis — † Reported — not independently confirmed

   How to verify this yourself

   1. Compare marketing claims (floors, amenities, delivery dates) against the approved permit and environmental authorization.
   2. Check whether the project is still being actively sold despite any suspension.