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Oct 20, 2024 lease agreements builder in good faith property law civil code supreme court

Lease Improvements and Builder in Good Faith: What Philippine Lessees Must Know

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies who owns lease improvements and why "builder in good faith" rarely applies to lessees.

Sep 17, 2019 encroachment good faith article 448 quieting of title land disputes torrens title

Encroachment and Good Faith: Land Dispute Remedies Under Article 448

A Supreme Court ruling on encroachment clarifies when a landowner may recover possession and how Article 448 protects builders in good faith.

Jul 30, 2006 property law article 448 good faith builder civil code real estate disputes philippine law

Good Faith Builder Rights Under Article 448: Key Lessons from a Philippine Supreme Court Case

Understand the rights of a builder in good faith under Philippine law, including the landowner's options under Article 448 of the Civil Code.

Mar 2, 2006 lease renewal unlawful detainer civil code philippine real estate lessor rights lessee rights

Lease Renewal in the Philippines: What "Upon Agreement" Really Means

A lease "renewable upon agreement" requires mutual consent—no automatic renewal. Learn the rules from Josefa v. San Buenaventura.