Housing & Property
14 questions, each answered in plain language with the law behind the answer.
My neighbor's fence or house extension is built over our boundary line. What can I do?
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The seller is selling land inherited from their deceased parents, but the title is still in the parents' name. Is it safe to buy, and what is an Extrajudicial Settlement with Sale?
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The seller only has a tax declaration, or is selling 'rights', not a land title. Is it safe to buy the land?
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Can I get a full refund if the developer delays the turnover of my condominium or house?
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People built houses on my land without permission. How do I legally remove informal settlers?
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Our parent died without a will and left land still titled in their name. How do we transfer it to the heirs?
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My landlord changed the locks and kept my things. Is that legal?
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I can no longer pay my condo or subdivision lot monthly amortizations. Can I get a refund under the Maceda Law?
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My neighbors blast loud karaoke late at night. What are my legal remedies in the Philippines?
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Can I cut down tree branches or roots from a neighbor's tree that cross into my property?
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How much can a landlord increase rent each year in the Philippines?
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Our lot has no access to the road, and the neighbor just blocked the path we've used for years. Can we demand a right of way?
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Can a landlord cut off water and electricity or padlock the doors if I fail to pay rent on time?
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