Why is it that illegals can buy real estate in this country & in Mexico a non Mexican can only lease?
452906
Not only can a non Mexican only lease. Mexican nationals are also given preference over non Mexicans in hiring. Its their law. They also have much higher restrictions regarding immigration.
121907
I don't know the laws in your state or where you are, but where I live it would be deemed illegal.  Here you can take the prospective buyer to the house and tell them the basics, such as it's a three bedroom, two bath house... but you can not physically take them in and show them the property. You'll need to research the real estate laws in your state.
877724
Americans cannot own land in Mexico.\nDarn those double standards.
1081195
We should not be expected to CATER to ILLEGALS, just because the BUSINESSES do!!! ENGLISH is the language of THIS country!!! If you don't like it,LEAVE!!!!! And for "clipzforlife",YOU need to learn the history of what REALLY happened!!! Mexico SOLD the land to the U.S.!!!! And,NOW they are bitching because they want it back!!! They will NOT get it without a FIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
824774
That is part of the problem.\nMany Mexicans keep coming. Large families trying to make ends meet. What do they do? They get one small cheap rental and put 13 people in it so they only have to pay low bills (like $600). They share all the expenses but destroy the rental. It is happening all owver American and the landlords can not complain or it is discrimination.\n\nIt happended to me. I had a small 900 sq ft condo (2brm/1ba) and it rented for $600 month. My rental company rented to a family of 3 but later we found out there were 23 Mexicans living out of that one little place. They destroyed my condo. It took me $30,000 to fix it up at my expense, why is that fair?\nHow would a Mexican feel if he lost $30,000? I bet he would use less than civil tactics to get even.\n\nThis is what is happening all over America right now. And the immagrants want us to feel guilty and feel sorry for them. Go Home.
734452
I've been in real estate for 14 years now in San Antonio, Texas.  There is a large Hispanic community here.  I am bilingual, so I'm often asked to assist with Spanish speaking customers, and sometimes with Spanish speaking clients too.  I have yet to see a lease agreement in Spanish.  To refuse to rent to someone is discrimination.  (note that you are allowed to discriminate based on certain things - credit, prior rental history, pets, etc.)Either the inability to locate or the refusal to locate a lease agreement in their native language is not discrimination.  Besides, I'm not sure it would be a binding contract if it's not in English.... any lawyers out there know?\n\nThe sale contract in Texas has a Spanish translation available for informational purposes only.  (it's a REAL good translation)  On the contract, it does state that it's for information only, and so the actual agreement MUST be done in English.\n\nI do recall one exception to this rule - If Spanish is the primary language for all parties involved, the contract May be in Spanish.\n\nIf you are a landlord, and want a Spanish lease for informational use only, make sure it's a translation of the lease you're actually going to use.  If it's not a good translation you may simply be opening yourself up to unnecessary liability by providing a bad one.
527000
This should clear things up...\n\nI thought this was interesting, considering today's protest marches. \n\n"What Are the Immigrant Permits\n\nImmigrant Permits are issued to foreign nationals who have the intention of gaining permanent residency in Mexico. Under immigrant schemes, you are permitted to reside in the country, provided that you fulfil certain criteria (as specified by the type of permit) for a period of up to one year. The permit is renewable annually, for one year, for a further four years. At the end of the five year period, you automatically receive residency status, entitling you to full rights and benefits as any other Mexican Citizen, with the exception of the right to vote.\n\nUpon receiving this status, you will receive a document that looks like a Mexican Passport (called a "FM2") which enables you pass through Mexico's borders as if you were Mexican National. You do not need to surrender your national passport, and you use your own passport when you return to your home country, either for visits, or when returning home to dwell. If you stay outside of Mexico for longer than 2 years, or for 5 years in any 10 year period, you will lose your resident status in Mexico.\n\nBelow are the kinds of people who can apply for Immigrant Permits, with a view to taking up permanent residency in Mexico:\n\nRetirees \nInvestors \nProfessionals \nScientists & Technicians \nArtists and Sportspeople \n\n[TOP]\nRetirees\nIf you are over 50 years of age, and want to engage in "non remunerative activities" and you are receiving funds from abroad (from a pension or other investments or fixed income) at least to the value of 400 times the daily minimum daily wage per month and a further 200 times daily minimum wage per month for each dependent (e.g. spouse, children) then you can apply for a Retiree Immigration Permit. Read more about retirement in Mexico on Mexperience.\n[Back to Immigrant List]\n\nInvestors\nYou can receive an immigration permit if you are willing to invest your capital in Mexico. You investment can be directed at industry or services, and must equal a minimum of 40,000 times the minimum daily wage in Mexico City.\n[Back to Immigrant List]\n\nProfessionals\nIf you are a qualified professional, you can have your certificates validated by the Mexican Consulate and apply for an immigration permit to live in Mexico. You must be sponsored by a company who must satisfy the authorities that you are essential to their operative requirements.\n[Back to Immigrant List]\n\nScientists & Technicians\nIf you are involved in science, or are a qualified technician, whether commercially or for education, you can apply for an immigration permit in Mexico. You may need to be invited by one of the established scientific or technical organizations in Mexico.\n[Back to Immigrant List]\n\nArtists and Sportspeople\nThese people can apply for an immigration permit. Each case is considered individually and entry is at the Interior Ministry's discretion.\n[Back to Immigrant List] \n\nCan I be granted Mexican Citizenship?\n\nAcquiring Mexican Citizenship is an involved process, and it is not easy to do. As a minimum, you must have been living in Mexico for 5 years (2 years under special circumstances) and have resident status. Marriage to a Mexican national may allow Citizenship without the residency requirement. For matters concerning the acquisition of Mexican Citizenship, seek professional advice and contact your local Mexican Consulate. \n\nMexico has strict measures in its constitution dealing with immigration. Mexican law classifies all illegal immigrants as felons, subject to a two-year prison sentence plus deportation. As a point of information, Mexico deports more illegals than the US. \n\nMexico posts its military on both the north and south borders to prevent people from sneaking into the country. These measures are in stark contrast from what Mexico advocates the U.S. to do. \n\nMexico a
236590
You are confused.\n\nIt is a PRIVILEGE to live in somebody else's property free and it is not a RIGHT.
418931
I am not sure but I do beleive it has something to do with realestate. You as the consumer or purchaser can obtain a deed on the property? Something along those lines,...
398068
Your question just made a thought pop into my head. Frankly, I haven't given the issue much thought, because I'm just too darn tired! But, to answer your question, the word, translated, means the same, but it occurred to me that the way they view laws may be entirely different.\nThe entire legal system in Mexico, from policemen, right up to judges, is corrupt. You can buy your way out of anything with a little bit of cash. American dollars, preferred.\nSo, the concept of illegal probably doesn't hold much weight with them.\nDo they then come into this country with that attitude and viewpoint of the law? That's the only thing they've ever known. If so, then one can see why legal, illegal, doesn't matter to them, since they have no respect for law.
518638
of  course  they  do,  i  have  a  friend  that  her  and  her  husband  gave  300.000  for  their  house. they  have  their  yard  landscaped,  its  beautiful.mexicans  move  in  on  both  sides  of  them. my  friend  is  madder  than  hell. the  mexicans all  ways  have  a   yard  full of  people, they  play that  stupid  mexican music  loud  all  hours. they  call  the  law,  they   turn it  down,  the  law  leaves they   turn  it   back   up.they  dont  keep  their   yards  up. my  friend  said  they   thought if  they  moved  into  a  nice  place, they  wouldnt   be  bothered  with  them.  wrong. they  are  every   where.and  in  this  town,  if  mexicans move  in,  the  blacks  move   out. i  just  had   a  black   friend  of  mine,  sell  her   house  because of  this   problem.we  have  a  lot   of  parents, wanting  to   move because  the  schools  are  so   over   run. but  theres  nowhere  to   go.i  dont  know   what  people  are  going  to  do.
626975
If illegals are living next to me, then our country's law enforcement really sucks.  Why have any legal process whatsoever if illegals can live and work freely for years to earn anough money to buy a decent house in a good neighborhood.  Why does our government allow them to obtain a bank account, buy a car, get a driver's license, enroll their kids in our schools, etc.  It is unbelievable when you think of how many failures/breakdowns need to occur for illegals to remain in this country for years.
912442
No we shouldnt allow them to buy our houses.  Over the years I believe this is what has contributed to many being priced out of the housing market and it seems a large proportion of foreigners are making money by buying to rent - doing up properties on the cheap and renting out at inflated cost in lots of cases to people living on benefits. If you look at the cases which have been brought to court of landlords fiddling the system by claiming benefit for people not even living there it seems a huge percentage are foreign landlords.
1141958
Yes they can.  That's how two illegal immigrants were able to sue and win the property away from an American citizen for suffering injuries when they trespassed on his property.  Thank you to the demented liberals.
280003
They are very strict because the US makes Mexico have strict laws for people to go to Mexico so that they don't come to the US.
762602
I think right now it is about 35,000 to move to Mexico and I have no numbers of The American who moved to Israel and  the left bank. The American bought many properties near Mexico and California boarder. Several American bought  homes in the last 2 two and their price and land less than 100,000 U.S. dollar while the people who live in San Diego own home that range from $600,000 to 1to 4 million dollars U.S.
928778
Perhaps they see an opportunity......I wonder if they make it easier now to get financing for property ownership in Mexico.....This is one of the biggest problems, Mexicans have no access to credit, to purchase homes or cars.....Traditionally it is done with cash only.....