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Mar 8, 2007right of pre-emptionarticle 1622adjoining landownersproperty lawreal estate disputescivil code
Right of Pre-emption for Adjoining Landowners in the Philippines: A Guide
Learn how Article 1622 protects adjoining landowners of small urban lots, explained through the Supreme Court case Contreras v. Alcantara.
Legal Redemption of Small Urban Lots: When Neighbors Can Buy
Explain the Supreme Court's ruling on legal redemption under Article 1622, including the four elements a neighbor must prove.