Holdover Tenant in the Philippines: What Happens When a Lease Ends but the Tenant Stays
A tenant who stays after the lease ends is either covered by an automatic implied renewal or facing unlawful detainer, depending on whether the…
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Lease Renewal in the Philippines: Can the Landlord Change the Rent or Terms?
When a Philippine lease ends, renewal is not automatic on the old rent — but an implied renewal (tacita reconduccion) under the Civil Code…
How Easy Is It to Resell a Condo in the Philippines? Factors That Affect Resale Liquidity
What actually determines how fast a Philippine condo resells and at what price: condo corporation clearance, unpaid dues, bank financing, location-specific vacancy, and the…
Buying an Older Condo vs a New Development in the Philippines: Which Gives Better Value?
A practical comparison of buying an already-built, resale condo versus a new pre-selling or RFO development in the Philippines in 2026, covering price, dues,…
Low-Rise vs Mid-Rise vs High-Rise Condo in the Philippines: Pros, Costs, and Resale Considerations
Low-rise, mid-rise, and high-rise are industry labels, not legal categories. Here's what each typically means for price, dues, amenities, and resale in the Philippine…
Developer Warranty for Condo Defects in the Philippines: What Buyers Can Ask to Have Repaired
What a Philippine condo developer is legally required to repair after turnover, how long that right lasts under the Civil Code and PD 957,…
Condo Turnover Defects: The Punch-List Checklist Every Buyer Should Use
A documented punch list protects a condo buyer's right to defect repairs after turnover. Here's the room-by-room checklist, the Civil Code deadlines that apply,…
Condo Insurance vs Building Insurance in the Philippines: What Unit Owners Still Need to Insure
A condominium corporation's master insurance policy covers the building and common areas — not your unit's interior, belongings, or personal liability. Here's exactly where…
Who Pays for Condo Plumbing Leaks in the Philippines: Unit Owner or Condominium Corporation?
A pipe leak inside your condo's walls can still be the condominium corporation's bill, not yours — RA 4726 and a 2011 Supreme Court…
Renovating a Condo Unit in the Philippines: Permits, Contractor Rules and Building Restrictions
A condo renovation in the Philippines usually needs both your condo corporation's written approval and, for anything beyond cosmetic work, a government Building Permit…