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…
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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…
Lease Contract Essentials: What Every Philippine Rental Agreement Must Include
A Philippine lease agreement should do more than state the rent and term. It should identify the parties and property, define payment and deposit…
How to Screen Tenants in the Philippines: A Step-by-Step System
Tenant screening in the Philippines should test ability to pay, identity, rental history and fit with the lease—not collect unlimited personal data. Ask only…
How to Become a Landlord in the Philippines: Complete Beginner’s Guide
Becoming a landlord is often framed as a purely financial decision — buy a unit, rent it out, collect income — but legally speaking,…
The True Cost of Owning a Condo from Abroad: Annual Breakdown for OFWs
The true cost of owning a Philippine condo from abroad is not just the monthly amortization. An OFW owner should budget the property as…
Insurance Every OFW Property Owner Should Have (Fire, Earthquake, Rent Loss)
An OFW property owner in the Philippines should insure the actual risks that remain with the owner—not simply buy a generic “home insurance” policy.…
How to Handle Tenant Problems from Another Country
A tenant problem feels categorically worse when you’re abroad, because your instinct to “just go check” or “just talk to them directly” isn’t available…