Lima property owner Maricruz Arribas has reported construction company Tale to authorities for alleged negligence and mistreatment during work on a neighboring building in Miraflores.
Arribas, who owns a century-old residential property adjacent to the site, expressed serious concerns that heavy ground vibrations generated by ongoing construction could compromise the structural stability of her home.
The real estate project being executed by Tale involves the construction of a large residential development containing 126 apartment units. Arribas stated that vibration and movement from the adjacent work have already damaged several artwork pieces kept inside her historic property as well as part of her personal work studio.
The homeowner explained that the ongoing disruption has left her unable to work for several months, describing her situation as exhausting and desperate due to the continuous impact on her daily life and livelihood.
Dispute over property wall and workspace
In addition to structural concerns, Arribas reported that representatives from Tale have been claiming ownership of a wall located entirely inside her private residence for seven months. She stated that company officials have failed to produce any legal documentation, deeds, or land survey records demonstrating that the space belongs to them.
Arribas detailed further pressure from the construction firm, alleging that company representatives demanded she evacuate 40 metres of her work studio. When she requested assistance from the workers to move her belongings, they responded with insulting language, calling her peliche.
She added that company personnel also insisted she relocate her kitchen to a different area of her home. When she asked for help to complete the move, representatives dismissed her request and told her not to demand so much.
Miraflores is a coastal district in the Peruvian capital of Lima, known for its mix of historic residential architecture and expanding commercial developments. Century-old buildings in the district frequently feature traditional building materials that are particularly susceptible to ground tremors caused by heavy machinery and deep foundation excavation.
Legal action and lack of response
Arribas said she initially cooperated with the construction project by allowing Tale engineers to enter and inspect the interior of her property. However, after repeated negotiations with company representatives broke down without reaching any mutual agreement, she decided to stop direct contact and instructed her lawyer to handle all future communications.
The homeowner emphasized that she refused to tolerate the mistreatment, abuse, and arrogance exhibited by company representatives, which she said had been present since their very first visit to her residence.
Peruvian news outlet La República reported that it attempted to contact both the Municipality of Miraflores and construction company Tale to obtain their official responses to the allegations. Neither entity had provided a statement by the time the report was published.
Under local urban planning laws in Peru, municipal bodies such as the Municipality of Miraflores are tasked with overseeing building permits and monitoring construction projects to ensure compliance with structural safety standards and neighbor rights.
