What to Expect from Boundary Surveys in Mexico.

70% of surveyed properties present discrepancies. Professional insights from over 20 years of practice In Mexico, the technical term for a boundary survey is Deslinde . The primary purpose of a deslinde is to establish the true legal boundaries of a property—reconciling the physical limits on the ground with the descriptions contained in title deeds and public records. Frequency of Discrepancies Based on more than two decades of professional practice performing boundary surveys nationwide, my experience shows that approximately 70% of surveyed properties present discrepancies between the legal description and the field survey results. These discrepancies often appear as encroachments, overlaps, gaps between adjoining properties, easements, or rights of way . ⚠️ Principal Causes of Boundary Discrepancies The following factors are consistently identified as sources of conflict and inconsistency: Failure of surveyors to conduct a full on-site inspection Errors or...