{"id":14215,"date":"2024-07-26T14:17:41","date_gmt":"2024-07-26T20:17:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ativo-mx.com\/portal\/?p=14215"},"modified":"2026-07-07T17:38:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T23:38:13","slug":"success-story-cosetino-debt-recovery-in-mexico-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ativo-mx.com\/portal\/success-story-cosetino-debt-recovery-in-mexico-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Debt Recovery in Mexico City: How COSENTINO Recovered a Withheld Security Deposit"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"14215\" class=\"elementor elementor-14215\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-223c90e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"223c90e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div 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class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-03d9119\" data-id=\"03d9119\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da6318b elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"da6318b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ativo-post\">\n\n  <!-- \u2500\u2500 INTRO BANNER \u2500\u2500 -->\n  <div class=\"ativo-highlight\">\n    <p>\ud83c\udfe2 When COSENTINO \u2014 a global leader in architectural surfaces \u2014 relocated its Mexico City distribution center, their landlord withheld the security deposit. For a multinational with corporate operations in the U.S., recovering that deposit from a Mexican landlord required more than a demand letter: it required expertise in Mexico City's leasing legal framework, a structured <strong>debt recovery in Mexico City<\/strong> strategy, and a provider capable of navigating a cross-border commercial dispute with the professionalism that COSENTINO's scale demanded.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <p class=\"ativo-cta-inline\">Does your company have an overdue or withheld commercial claim in Mexico City?<\/p>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/ativo-mx.com\/portal\/formulario\/\" class=\"ativo-cta-link\">\u2192 Get a free case assessment from ATIVO \u2014 no upfront fees<\/a>\n  <hr class=\"ativo-divider\">\n\n  <!-- \u2500\u2500 CLIENT PROFILE \u2500\u2500 -->\n  <h2>Client Profile: COSENTINO \u2014 Debt Recovery in Mexico City for a Global Company<\/h2>\n\n  <div class=\"ativo-client-profile\">\n    <div class=\"ativo-profile-item\">\n      <div class=\"pi-label\">Company<\/div>\n      <div class=\"pi-value\">COSENTINO<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"ativo-profile-item\">\n      <div class=\"pi-label\">Contact<\/div>\n      <div class=\"pi-value\">Luis Navarro, CEO \u2014 COSENTINO Mexico<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"ativo-profile-item\">\n      <div class=\"pi-label\">Industry<\/div>\n      <div class=\"pi-value\">Architectural surfaces \u2014 global leader<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"ativo-profile-item\">\n      <div class=\"pi-label\">Challenge<\/div>\n      <div class=\"pi-value\">Security deposit withheld by landlord upon vacating leased office space in Mexico City<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"ativo-profile-item\">\n      <div class=\"pi-label\">ATIVO service<\/div>\n      <div class=\"pi-value\">Debt recovery in Mexico City \u2014 leasing regulation expertise, personalized recovery strategy<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"ativo-profile-item\">\n      <div class=\"pi-label\">Result<\/div>\n      <div class=\"pi-value\">Full security deposit recovered \u2014 financial stability reinforced, shareholder confidence strengthened<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <hr class=\"ativo-divider\">\n\n  <!-- \u2500\u2500 THE CHALLENGE \u2500\u2500 -->\n  <h2>The Challenge: Security Deposit Withheld \u2014 Debt Recovery in Mexico City for a Multinational<\/h2>\n\n  <p>COSENTINO had been leasing office space in Mexico City for several years. When their Mexican operations expanded and they relocated their distribution center to a new facility near Mexico City, they vacated the original premises \u2014 and their landlord withheld the security deposit rather than returning it upon departure. For COSENTINO's U.S. corporate office, which viewed the security deposit as a recoverable asset on the company's balance sheet, this was not simply a Mexico City landlord dispute. It was a cross-border commercial claim involving Mexican leasing law, local enforcement mechanisms, and a debtor \u2014 the landlord \u2014 who had no financial incentive to return the funds voluntarily.<\/p>\n\n  <p>The complexity of this type of case in <strong>debt recovery in Mexico City<\/strong> is frequently underestimated by international companies. A withheld security deposit is a legitimate commercial debt \u2014 but recovering it requires understanding Mexico City's specific leasing regulatory framework, the distinction between extrajudicial negotiation and judicial enforcement available under Mexican civil and commercial law, and the communication dynamics that produce results from Mexican landlords who have decided to retain funds they are not entitled to keep.<\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"ativo-aviso\">\n    <strong>\u26a0\ufe0f The international creditor challenge in Mexico City:<\/strong> For multinational companies managing lease portfolios across Latin America, withheld security deposits in Mexico City represent a specific category of <strong>commercial debt recovery Mexico<\/strong> that requires local expertise. The legal framework governing lease deposits in Mexico City is distinct from U.S. and European frameworks \u2014 and standard international collection approaches do not translate directly to the Mexican context.\n  <\/div>\n\n  <p>As we explore in our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/ativo-mx.com\/portal\/key-strategies-for-bad-debt-recovery-in-mexico\/\" style=\"color:#21b85d;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;\">key strategies for bad debt recovery in Mexico<\/a>, the most effective intervention in any commercial debt situation is the one that combines legal knowledge of the applicable framework with a recovery strategy precisely calibrated to the debtor's actual position and leverage.<\/p>\n\n  <hr class=\"ativo-divider\">\n\n  <!-- \u2500\u2500 ATIVO'S APPROACH \u2500\u2500 -->\n  <h2>How ATIVO's Debt Recovery in Mexico City Resolved the COSENTINO Case<\/h2>\n\n  <img src=\"https:\/\/ativo-mx.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/debt-recovery-mexico-city-B2B-ativo.jpg\"\n       alt=\"Commercial debt recovery Mexico City: ATIVO's personalized recovery strategy for COSENTINO security deposit \u2014 success story\"\n       style=\"width:100%;height:auto;margin:0 0 28px;border-radius:4px;\">\n\n  <div class=\"ativo-componente\">\n    <div class=\"ativo-comp-num\">1<\/div>\n    <div class=\"ativo-comp-txt\">\n      <strong>Comprehensive legal context analysis \u2014 Mexico City leasing framework<\/strong>\n      <span>ATIVO's first step was providing COSENTINO with a comprehensive understanding of the legal context surrounding the withheld security deposit. Mexico City's leasing regulations, the rights of commercial tenants upon departure, the landlord's legal obligations regarding deposit return, and the available enforcement mechanisms under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.diputados.gob.mx\/LeyesBiblio\/pdf\/CCom.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mexican commercial and civil law<\/a> \u2014 this knowledge transformed COSENTINO's position from a company reacting to a landlord's decision into one making informed, legally grounded decisions about how to pursue recovery. For an international company navigating <strong>debt recovery in Mexico City<\/strong> from a U.S. corporate office, this contextual expertise was the foundation of everything that followed.<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"ativo-componente\">\n    <div class=\"ativo-comp-num\">2<\/div>\n    <div class=\"ativo-comp-txt\">\n      <strong>Personalized recovery strategy precisely calibrated to the case<\/strong>\n      <span>ATIVO implemented a <strong>debt recovery strategy<\/strong> designed specifically for the COSENTINO case \u2014 not a standard collection process applied generically. The landlord's position, their legal vulnerabilities regarding the deposit retention, the commercial leverage available to COSENTINO as a departing tenant who had fulfilled their obligations, and the enforcement options under Mexico City's legal framework were all incorporated into a structured negotiation strategy that combined professional pressure with credible judicial escalation signaling. The approach was designed to produce a negotiated resolution \u2014 faster, cheaper, and with less disruption than litigation \u2014 while maintaining full readiness to escalate judicially if the landlord remained unresponsive.<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"ativo-componente\">\n    <div class=\"ativo-comp-num\">3<\/div>\n    <div class=\"ativo-comp-txt\">\n      <strong>Cross-border coordination \u2014 aligning Mexico City operations with U.S. corporate reporting<\/strong>\n      <span>One of the specific challenges in this case was the coordination between ATIVO's Mexico City operations and COSENTINO's U.S. corporate office, which had accounting, legal, and shareholder reporting implications for the security deposit recovery. ATIVO's bilingual management and English-language reporting ensured that COSENTINO's corporate team had full visibility into the recovery process, received documentation in the format required for their internal reporting, and could make informed decisions about strategy at each stage without language barriers or translation delays. This coordination capability is what distinguishes professional <strong>debt recovery in Mexico City<\/strong> for international companies from generic local collection services.<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"ativo-componente\">\n    <div class=\"ativo-comp-num\">4<\/div>\n    <div class=\"ativo-comp-txt\">\n      <strong>Management empowerment for future lease decisions in Mexico<\/strong>\n      <span>Beyond the immediate recovery, ATIVO's engagement equipped COSENTINO's Mexico management team with actionable knowledge about handling future lease decisions in Mexico: what documentation to require at lease inception to protect the security deposit, how to structure departure processes to minimize landlord retention risk, and what recovery mechanisms are available if a future landlord withholds a deposit. This forward-looking dimension of the engagement transformed a recovery service into a strategic asset for COSENTINO's ongoing Mexico operations \u2014 enhancing the management team's capacity to protect the company's financial interests in future lease transactions.<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <hr class=\"ativo-divider\">\n\n  <!-- \u2500\u2500 RESULTS \u2500\u2500 -->\n  <h2>Results: What Debt Recovery in Mexico City Delivered for COSENTINO<\/h2>\n\n  <div class=\"ativo-results-grid\">\n    <div class=\"ativo-result-card\">\n      <span class=\"rc-icon\">\ud83d\udcb0<\/span>\n      <div class=\"rc-title\">Full security deposit recovered<\/div>\n      <div class=\"rc-desc\">Complete recovery of the withheld deposit \u2014 a crucial asset for COSENTINO's U.S. corporate office, restored to the balance sheet through structured extrajudicial recovery.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"ativo-result-card\">\n      <span class=\"rc-icon\">\ud83d\udcca<\/span>\n      <div class=\"rc-title\">Financial stability reinforced<\/div>\n      <div class=\"rc-desc\">Recovery of the security deposit reinforced COSENTINO's financial stability and shareholder confidence \u2014 with the asset properly reflected in corporate reporting.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"ativo-result-card\">\n      <span class=\"rc-icon\">\ud83e\udde0<\/span>\n      <div class=\"rc-title\">Management empowerment<\/div>\n      <div class=\"rc-desc\">COSENTINO's Mexico management team gained practical knowledge of Mexico's leasing framework \u2014 directly applicable to future lease decisions and deposit protection strategies.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"ativo-result-card\">\n      <span class=\"rc-icon\">\ud83c\udf10<\/span>\n      <div class=\"rc-title\">Strengthened confidence in Mexico operations<\/div>\n      <div class=\"rc-desc\">As Luis Navarro stated: ATIVO's intervention reinforced trust in doing business in Mexico \u2014 converting a challenging dispute into evidence that commercial rights can be enforced effectively in the Mexican market.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- TESTIMONIAL -->\n  <div class=\"ativo-quote\">\n    <p>The expertise and dedication of ATIVO's team in Mexico City were instrumental in recovering our security deposit. Their strategic approach not only secured our funds but also reinforced our trust in doing business in Mexico.<\/p>\n    <p class=\"ativo-quote-author\">Luis Navarro, CEO <span class=\"ativo-quote-role\">\u2014 COSENTINO Mexico<\/span><\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <hr class=\"ativo-divider\">\n\n  <!-- \u2500\u2500 CONTEXT FOR INTERNATIONAL COMPANIES \u2500\u2500 -->\n  <h2>Debt Recovery in Mexico City for International Companies: Key Considerations<\/h2>\n\n  <p>The COSENTINO case illustrates challenges that are structurally common for multinational companies managing commercial operations in Mexico City. Four considerations define the <strong>commercial debt recovery Mexico<\/strong> landscape for international creditors:<\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"ativo-context-grid\">\n    <div class=\"ativo-context-card\">\n      <div class=\"cc-title\">\u2696\ufe0f Local legal framework expertise<\/div>\n      <div class=\"cc-desc\">Mexico City's leasing, civil, and commercial legal frameworks are distinct from U.S. and European contexts. Recovery strategies that work in other markets do not translate directly \u2014 local expertise is non-negotiable.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"ativo-context-card\">\n      <div class=\"cc-title\">\ud83c\udf10 Bilingual cross-border coordination<\/div>\n      <div class=\"cc-desc\">International companies need English-language reporting, documentation, and case updates that meet corporate reporting standards \u2014 without translation delays that slow decision-making at critical moments.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"ativo-context-card\">\n      <div class=\"cc-title\">\ud83d\udccb Documentation for corporate reporting<\/div>\n      <div class=\"cc-desc\">Security deposits, commercial claims, and B2B debts in Mexico have corporate accounting and shareholder reporting implications that require recovery documentation meeting international standards.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"ativo-context-card\">\n      <div class=\"cc-title\">\ud83c\udfd9\ufe0f Mexico City-specific enforcement<\/div>\n      <div class=\"cc-desc\">Commercial debt enforcement in Mexico City involves specific courts, procedures, and professional networks that differ from other Mexican jurisdictions \u2014 local operational presence matters.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <p>As we detail in our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/ativo-mx.com\/portal\/alternatives-for-overdue-accounts-receivable-collection-specialist-in-mexico\/\" style=\"color:#21b85d;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;\">alternatives for recovering overdue accounts receivable in Mexico<\/a>, the range of recovery instruments available depends on the documentation, the legal framework governing the obligation, and the debtor's position. For lease security deposits specifically, the legal entitlements are clear \u2014 but enforcing them requires local expertise and professional persistence.<\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"ativo-proceso-step\">\n    <div class=\"ativo-step-num\">1<\/div>\n    <div class=\"ativo-step-desc\"><strong>Engage local expertise immediately<\/strong> when a Mexican landlord or commercial debtor retains funds without legal basis. The longer the delay before professional intervention, the more established the debtor's retention position becomes.<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"ativo-proceso-step\">\n    <div class=\"ativo-step-num\">2<\/div>\n    <div class=\"ativo-step-desc\"><strong>Understand the legal framework before making contact<\/strong>. The legal basis for your claim, the enforcement options available, and the debtor's legal vulnerabilities must be understood before the first contact \u2014 not discovered reactively.<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"ativo-proceso-step\">\n    <div class=\"ativo-step-num\">3<\/div>\n    <div class=\"ativo-step-desc\"><strong>Document the departure process at the moment of occurrence<\/strong>. Future lease disputes in Mexico are won or lost on the documentation produced when the premises are vacated \u2014 condition reports, signed inventories, formal notification of departure, and written demand for deposit return.<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"ativo-proceso-step\">\n    <div class=\"ativo-step-num\">4<\/div>\n    <div class=\"ativo-step-desc\"><strong>Run KYC on landlords before signing leases<\/strong>. As we explore in our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/ativo-mx.com\/portal\/blog-importance-of-know-your-costumer-report\/\" style=\"color:#21b85d;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;\">KYC reports for B2B decisions in Mexico<\/a>, pre-transaction intelligence on the counterparty's legal and financial standing applies to landlords as much as to commercial buyers \u2014 and it informs which lease terms to negotiate for deposit protection.<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <p class=\"ativo-cta-inline\">Does your company have a withheld deposit or overdue commercial claim in Mexico City?<\/p>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/ativo-mx.com\/portal\/formulario\/\" class=\"ativo-cta-link\">\u2192 Contact ATIVO \u2014 free case assessment, bilingual management<\/a>\n  <hr class=\"ativo-divider\">\n\n  <!-- \u2500\u2500 FAQ \u2500\u2500 -->\n  <h2>Frequently Asked Questions \u2014 Debt Recovery in Mexico City<\/h2>\n\n  <div class=\"ativo-faq\">\n    <p><strong>What types of commercial debts can ATIVO recover in Mexico City?<\/strong><br>\n    ATIVO's <strong>debt recovery in Mexico City<\/strong> covers B2B commercial obligations across all sectors: overdue invoices, withheld security deposits (as in the COSENTINO case), contract payment disputes, promissory note (pagar\u00e9) enforcement, and judicial collection through juicio ejecutivo mercantil when extrajudicial recovery is exhausted. For international companies, ATIVO provides bilingual management, English-language reporting, and cross-border coordination that meets corporate documentation standards \u2014 making professional debt recovery in Mexico City accessible without requiring the creditor's team to manage local legal complexity directly.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"ativo-faq\">\n    <p><strong>Can a multinational company recover a withheld security deposit in Mexico City?<\/strong><br>\n    Yes \u2014 as the COSENTINO case demonstrates. A withheld security deposit is a commercial debt recoverable under Mexican civil and commercial law, with specific legal entitlements for commercial tenants who have fulfilled their lease obligations. Effective <strong>debt recovery in Mexico City<\/strong> for this type of claim requires: understanding the specific legal framework governing commercial lease deposits in Mexico; structuring a professional recovery approach that combines legal pressure with credible escalation signaling; and cross-border coordination that allows the international company's corporate team to make informed decisions without navigating Mexican legal terminology directly.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"ativo-faq\">\n    <p><strong>How does ATIVO's debt recovery in Mexico City work for international companies?<\/strong><br>\n    ATIVO's process for international clients in Mexico City begins with a comprehensive analysis of the legal context governing the specific debt \u2014 understanding what rights the creditor has, what obligations the debtor has failed to fulfill, and what recovery instruments are available under applicable Mexican law. This analysis informs a personalized recovery strategy, communicated in English throughout the process. Case updates, legal documentation, negotiation status, and recovery outcomes are all provided in English-language formats compatible with corporate reporting requirements. The engagement model is success-fee based: ATIVO charges a percentage of what is recovered, with no upfront retainer and no cost for cases where recovery does not occur.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"ativo-faq\">\n    <p><strong>How long does debt recovery in Mexico City typically take for commercial claims?<\/strong><br>\n    Resolution timeline depends on the specific claim type, the debtor's position, and whether extrajudicial negotiation produces a voluntary resolution. For commercial claims similar to the COSENTINO case \u2014 where the legal basis is clear and the debtor has made a retention decision that is legally indefensible \u2014 professional extrajudicial recovery typically produces resolution in 30 to 90 days. When judicial escalation is required \u2014 through civil or commercial court proceedings in Mexico City \u2014 timelines extend to 6 to 18 months. ATIVO's integrated approach manages both phases under one provider: extrajudicial recovery first, judicial escalation activated without provider change if needed.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <hr class=\"ativo-divider\">\n\n  <!-- \u2500\u2500 CTA CIERRE \u2500\u2500 -->\n  <p class=\"ativo-cta-inline\">Does your company have an overdue commercial claim or withheld deposit in Mexico City?<\/p>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/ativo-mx.com\/portal\/formulario\/\" class=\"ativo-cta-link\">\u2192 Get a free debt recovery assessment from ATIVO \u2014 bilingual, no upfront fees<\/a>\n\n  <div class=\"ativo-footer\">\n    \ud83d\udce9 <a href=\"mailto:info@ativo-mx.com\">info@ativo-mx.com<\/a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;\n    \ud83d\udcde <a href=\"tel:+525575839900\">55-7583-9900<\/a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/ativo-mx.com\/portal\/kyc-in-mexico\/\">KYC Reports in Mexico<\/a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/ativo-mx.com\/portal\/formulario\/\">Contact Form<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550 TRUESEO CHECKLIST \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n\u2611 Keyword \"debt recovery in Mexico City\" en H1 \u2705\n\u2611 Keyword dentro de las primeras 100 palabras \u2705\n\u2611 Keyword en slug: \/success-story-cosetino-debt-recovery-in-mexico-city\/ \u2705\n\u2611 Keyword en meta descripci\u00f3n \u2705\n\u2611 Keyword en H2: \"Client Profile: COSENTINO \u2014 Debt Recovery in Mexico City for a Global Company\" \u2705 | \"The Challenge: Security Deposit Withheld \u2014 Debt Recovery in Mexico City for a Multinational\" \u2705 | \"How ATIVO's Debt Recovery in Mexico City Resolved the COSENTINO Case\" \u2705 | \"Results: What Debt Recovery in Mexico City Delivered for COSENTINO\" \u2705\n\u2611 Keyword en featured image alt text \u2705\n\u2611 LSI \"commercial debt recovery Mexico\" en interior image alt text \u2705\n\u2611 3 internal links:\n     \u2192 key-strategies-for-bad-debt-recovery-in-mexico \u2705\n     \u2192 alternatives-for-overdue-accounts-receivable \u2705\n     \u2192 blog-importance-of-know-your-costumer-report \u2705\n\u2611 1 external link: diputados.gob.mx (C\u00f3digo de Comercio) \u2705\n\u2611 6-field client profile grid \u2705\n\u2611 4 bloques ativo-componente numerados \u2705\n\u2611 4 result cards \u2705\n\u2611 Testimonial quote box con cita directa de Luis Navarro, CEO \u2705\n\u2611 4 context cards para empresas internacionales \u2705\n\u2611 4 pasos de best practices \u2705\n\u2611 4 FAQ con respuestas estructuradas \u2705\n\u2611 Datos de contacto \u2705\n\u2611 Word count aprox.: ~1,550 palabras \u2705\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83c\udfe2 When COSENTINO \u2014 a global leader in architectural surfaces \u2014 relocated its Mexico City distribution center, their landlord withheld the security deposit. 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