Legal & Rights
Plain-English explainers on Philippine tenant rights, rental law, and what to do when things go wrong.
Legal & Rights
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.
May 10, 2026RentScout Team
Legal & Rights
How to Get Your Rental Deposit Back in the Philippines: A Tenant's Legal Playbook
Most landlords count on you giving up. Here's the law on rental deposits in the Philippines, what to document, and the exact escalation path when your money doesn't come back.
May 2, 2026RentScout Team
Legal & Rights
Tenant Rights in the Philippines: What the Rent Control Act Actually Says (2026)
Most Filipino renters don't know their legal protections - and landlords often count on that. Here's a plain-English guide to the Rent Control Act, deposits, rent increases, and eviction rules.
Apr 15, 2026RentScout Team
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