Philippine Legal Advice

Tenant Security Deposits in the Philippines: When a Landlord May Keep, Apply, or Refund the Deposit

Learn when a landlord may keep or refund a security deposit under Philippine lease rules, rent control limits, and Supreme Court rulings.

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Drafting a Strong Commercial Lease Agreement in the Philippines

Philippine commercial lease guide: enforceable escalation clause drafting, tighter subleasing rules, holdover control, and property damage protections.

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Removing Informal Settlers From Your Land in the Philippines

Guide to RA 7279 on removing informal settlers: when court orders are needed, limits on summary demolition, and relocation and due process duties.

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Legal Right of Way for Landlocked Property in the Philippines: Court Requirements and Indemnity Rules

Learn when courts grant a compulsory easement or right of way, the strict requisites for landlocked property, and how indemnity is computed.

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