Legal & Rights
Plain-English explainers on Philippine tenant rights, rental law, and what to do when things go wrong.
Leaving Your Rental Early in the Philippines: Deposit Refunds, Penalties & Notice
Leaving before your lease ends? Understand deposit refunds, early-exit charges and notice requirements, with settlement examples and a sample request to your landlord.
RA 9653 Extensions: Where Philippine Rent Control Stands in 2026 (and What Happens in 2027)
RA 9653 is still in force through December 31, 2026 - but the cap dropped to 1 percent this year. Here's where the law stands and what comes next.
How to Get Your Rental Deposit Back in the Philippines: A Tenant's Legal Playbook
Recover a withheld rental deposit in the Philippines: check deductions, document turnover, request repayment and understand when barangay conciliation or small claims may apply.
Tenant Rights in the Philippines: What the Rent Control Act Actually Says (2026)
Philippine tenant rights explained: the 2026 rent-increase cap and eligibility, deposits for covered units, eviction provisions and practical dispute steps.
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