House committee hears residents’ allegations of fraud, harassment and misuse of hurricane funds in multiple Puerto Rico condominiums

The Puerto Rico House of Representatives’ Commission on Older Adults and Social Welfare held a public hearing on Sept. 10, 2025, to consider Proyecto 6267 — a measure to order an investigation into legal and administrative compliance by condominium boards and administrators. Residents from several condominiums testified that they faced alleged financial mismanagement, intimidation and slow or ineffective responses from the Department of Consumer Affairs (DACO).

The hearing was opened by Representative Ricardo Chino Reyes Castillo Ramos, who identified the session as addressing Proyecto 6267 and asked deponents and commissioners to present evidence and proposals. He and Commission President Carlos Johnny Méndez urged attendees to submit written materials and recommended amendments; members of the panel asked witnesses to provide copies of complaints and proposals within 10 days for the committee record.

Why it matters: dozens of condominiums across the island contain a high share of older residents who rely on stable building services and safe common areas. Witnesses said alleged mismanagement of large insurance payouts and…