How to Write a Move-In/Move-Out Inspection Checklist That Protects You
Nearly every security deposit dispute boils down to the same underlying problem: two people disagreeing about what condition the unit was actually in at…
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Furnished vs Unfurnished Rentals: Which Earns More in the Philippines?
The obvious answer — furnished units rent for more, so furnish your unit — skips the actual math landlords need to run. Higher rent…
Percentage Tax vs VAT for Landlords: Which Applies to Your Rental Income
Philippine landlords should not decide between percentage tax and VAT by looking only at one month’s rent. The answer depends on registration status, total…
How to Legally Evict a Tenant in the Philippines: Process, Timeline, Costs
A Philippine landlord should not physically remove a tenant, change the locks, cut utilities or seize belongings merely because the tenant has breached the…
Rental Income Tax in the Philippines: How Much You Actually Owe
Rental income from Philippine property is taxable, but the amount you actually owe depends on the type of rental, your total business income, whether…
BIR Registration for Landlords: Do You Need to Register Your Rental Business?
Yes—if you regularly earn rental income from Philippine property as a business activity, BIR registration is generally required. Individual landlords typically register under the…
What to Do When a Tenant Stops Paying Rent: A Practical Playbook
When a Philippine tenant stops paying rent, the landlord should document the arrears, send the correct demand, avoid illegal self-help, and prepare for lawful…
The Rent Control Act (RA 9653) Explained for Landlords and Tenants
For 2026, covered residential units renting for ₱10,000 or less per month are subject to a maximum rent increase of 1% while occupied by…
How Much Rent Should You Charge? Pricing Your Unit in a Buyer’s Market
The right asking rent is not the highest number you can advertise; it is the rent that maximizes expected net income after vacancy, turnover…
Security Deposit Rules in the Philippines: What Landlords Can and Cannot Deduct
Philippine security-deposit rules depend first on whether the tenancy is covered by the Rent Control Act framework. For covered residential units, RA 9653 limits…