Category: Rental Guide
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How long does an eviction really take in the Philippines, and what does it cost? Here’s a month-by-month timeline from the first missed rent, line-by-line…
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Renting out a condo or house in the Philippines? Here’s how rental income is taxed in 2026: BIR registration, the 8% vs graduated choice, the…
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Both a fixed-term lease and a month-to-month lease are perfectly legal on a Philippine condo unit. Neither is the “correct” choice. The one that is…
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Two units in a Mandaluyong condo became vacant in the same week, both 24-square-meter studios with identical layouts, views, and asking rents of ₱18,500. The…
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Every landlord who has a problem tenant often starts with the same statement: “But I checked everything.” They asked for ID, obtained a barangay clearance,…
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A step-by-step guide for Philippine landlords: demand letters, barangay conciliation, unlawful detainer, and how to protect yourself when rent stops.
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What can a Philippine landlord legally do — and what must they do in return? RA 9653 rent caps, eviction rules, repairs, and tax duties…
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Learn how to price a rental unit in the Philippines using comparables, yield calculations, and location factors — with real 2026 benchmarks.
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What must a standard Philippine lease contract include to be enforceable? Essential clauses, RA 9653 rules, and red flags for landlords and tenants.
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What can PH landlords legally charge for a security deposit, deduct from it, and how fast must it be returned? Rules for landlords and tenants.
