UPDATED OCTOBER 13, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Current information about the independent ESJ Owners’ Restoration Project, the participating owner group now being finalized, and legal and ownership developments affecting ESJ Towers.
What is the ESJ Owners’ Restoration Project?
It is an independent owner-focused legal initiative organizing deeded ESJ owners, reviewing governance, voting, financial transparency, property conditions, amenities, ownership rights, and related concerns, and developing a coordinated legal strategy where appropriate. It is not operated by ESJ Towers, its Board, the bankruptcy estate, Fortaleza ESJ, LLC, or the parties administering the property.
Does this matter if my unit is not listed in the bankruptcy documents?
Yes. The bankruptcy documents are only one source of information. Questions about governance, voting, financial records, repairs, the pool, amenities, maintenance charges, and owner benefits may matter regardless of whether a particular unit or interval appears on an exhibit. Inclusion or exclusion from an exhibit does not, by itself, determine whether an owner has an individual legal claim.
What information is the Project reviewing?
The Project has completed months of owner outreach, ownership research, document review, site investigation, and analysis of the ESJ Towers bankruptcy and related proceedings. It continues to review deeds, interval information, Registry records, payment and assessment records, voting and assembly notices, communications, photographs, and firsthand owner accounts needed to evaluate how particular interests may be affected.
What concerns have owners reported?
Owners have raised concerns involving the pool, deferred repairs, unavailable or substituted units, mold or water intrusion, maintenance charges, voting, notice, access to records, and confidence in property administration. The Project is comparing these reports so recurring concerns can be distinguished from isolated experiences; their appearance here does not mean that every report has been independently verified.
Why consider a coordinated owner group?
Owners may share overlapping factual and legal questions. Coordinated representation allows participating owners to compare information, identify recurring concerns, evaluate common issues efficiently, and distribute the cost of pursuing relief rather than requiring each owner to proceed alone.
What happened in the bankruptcy proceeding?
On July 15, 2026, the Bankruptcy Court entered a supplementary order directing the Puerto Rico Property Registrar to record 1,255 intervals identified in the order in favor of Fortaleza ESJ, LLC. The Clerk issued the corresponding writ on July 23. The court describes the identified interests as “deeded and unsold intervals” owned by ESJ Towers.
Does the order mean that my privately owned unit or interval is being transferred?
Not necessarily. The filed documents do not determine, owner by owner, the status of every privately claimed interest. Any potential effect on a particular owner must be evaluated using that owner’s deed or agreement, interval information, Registry records, the court documents, and the owner’s individual circumstances.
What documents should I locate?
If available, locate your deed or ownership agreement, Registry certification, unit and interval or week information, maintenance or assessment records, voting or assembly notices, correspondence about repairs or amenities, photographs, and communications concerning unavailable or substituted units. Do not send original documents.
Should I continue paying assessments or maintenance charges?
Every owner’s circumstances are different, so the Project cannot give generalized advice about whether a particular owner should pay, withhold, or dispute a charge. Owners seeking advice about their individual circumstances should request a consultation.
How can I participate?
Submit the Owner Participation Form by Friday, October 16, 2026, and describe your ownership interest, experience, and questions. Owners who elect to move forward are expected to be fully engaged no later than Wednesday, October 21, 2026. There is no cost or obligation to submit the form, and submission does not create an attorney-client relationship. Representation begins only through a written engagement agreement.