Can a Condo Ban Pets? Philippine Condo Pet Rules Explained
Philippine law never mentions pets in condos — the Condominium Act leaves it to each building's Master Deed, by-laws, and house rules, which courts…
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Buying a Condo Parking Space in the Philippines: Does It Come With Its Own Title?
A condo parking slot may be separately titled, a shared common area, or bundled into your unit's own title. The difference decides whether you…
Metro Manila Foreclosed Properties Weekly Watch: Oct 5-11, 2026
Twelve verified Metro Manila bank-owned, ROPA, repossessed and sealed-bid properties for Oct 5-11, 2026, with current prices, areas and risk flags.
Proxy Voting at Condo Meetings in the Philippines: How It Works and What Owners Should Check
A proxy lets an absent condo unit owner authorize someone else to vote at a members' meeting, but the Revised Corporation Code limits its…
Condo Corporation Voting Rights in the Philippines: How Unit Owners Can Influence Decisions
Board elections in a Philippine condominium corporation are decided one member, one vote by default, but amending the Master Deed or voting after major…
Condo House Rules and By-Laws: What Owners and Tenants Are Legally Bound By
Condo house rules and by-laws are governed differently and changed differently — and tenants are bound mainly through their lease, not the Condominium Act…
What Happens if You Stop Paying Condo Association Dues in the Philippines?
Unpaid condo dues in the Philippines accrue penalties, can trigger suspended privileges, and under RA 4726 can become a lien on your title that…
Condo Special Assessments in the Philippines: When Owners Can Be Charged Extra
A special assessment is a one-time charge on top of regular condo dues for a major repair the budget and reserve fund don't cover.…
Condo Association Dues in the Philippines: What They Pay For and How Much to Budget
Condo association dues in the Philippines typically run ₱60–₱150 per square meter monthly and fund security, utilities, maintenance, and a reserve fund. Here is…
How Much Down Payment Do You Need to Buy Property in the Philippines?
Down payment in the Philippines typically runs 10% to 30% of a property’s price, but how much cash you actually need depends on whether…