Mexico lease agreement regulations and legal requirements

In Mexico, lease agreements are governed by the Federal Civil Code and the specific civil codes of each state. Because regulations regarding maximum terms, termination causes, and eviction procedures vary by entity, it is recommended to consult local laws in regions such as Mexico City, Jalisco, Nuevo León, or the State of Mexico.

In Mexico City, residential contracts must last at least one year. According to Article 2448 D, rent increases are capped at the previous year's inflation rate as reported by Banco de México, a limit upheld as constitutional by the Supreme Court on February 25, 2026. Additionally, a 2024 reform established a digital registry for lease contracts in the capital.