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Apr 2, 2019 condominium law association dues utility disconnection condominium act property management philippine law

Condominium Dues and Utility Disconnection: What Unit Owners Must Know

The Supreme Court upheld a condominium association's right to disconnect utilities for unpaid dues, clarifying owner obligations under the Condominium Act.

Apr 18, 2018 electricity disconnection meralco utility consumer-rights due-process

Electricity Disconnection: Utility's Duty to Inspect and Provide Notice

When can a distribution utility disconnect electric service? The Supreme Court clarifies the duty to inspect meters and give proper notice.

Jan 29, 2018 earnest money contract to sell lease civil code forfeiture rent suspension

Earnest Money in a Contract to Sell: When Buyers Lose Their Deposit

The Supreme Court explains when earnest money in a contract to sell may be forfeited and when lessees may suspend rent under Article 1658.

Feb 10, 2016 electricity disconnection due process r.a. 7832 meralco utility law consumer rights

Electricity Disconnection Due Process and Utility Company Obligations in the Philippines

Learn the Supreme Court's rules on electricity disconnection, due process, and utility obligations under R.A. 7832 in the Philippines.

Mar 22, 2011 property law informal settlers water utilities supreme court edgewater realty r.a. 8041

Can Landowners Force Water Disconnection for Informal Settlers? Supreme Court Says No

The Supreme Court ruled landowners cannot compel water utilities to disconnect services to informal settlers, balancing property rights with essential services.

Jul 5, 2010 consumer rights power disconnection utility regulation philippine law electric cooperatives

Safeguards Against Unjustified Power Disconnection Protecting Consumer Rights

Learn how Philippine law protects consumers from unjustified power disconnection and what rights you have against utility providers.

Jul 4, 2010 electricity disconnection consumer rights ra 7832 meralco utility companies due process

Electricity Disconnection in the Philippines: When Can a Utility Cut Your Power?

Know your rights when a utility disconnects your electricity. Philippine law requires due process—here's what a utility must prove first.

Dec 23, 2008 lease agreements grave coercion landlord rights utility disconnection penalty clause philippine law

When Landlords Can Cut Utilities: Lessons from Barbasa v. Tuquero

Learn when a lessor may lawfully disconnect utilities under a lease's penalty clause without committing grave coercion.

Dec 13, 2007 energy-law consumer-protection meralco illegal-disconnection differential-billing utility-liability

Protecting Consumers: Illegal Disconnection and Utility Company Liability

Supreme Court ruling on Meralco's liability for illegal disconnection without notice, and the limits of differential billing claims.

Mar 17, 2006 electricity reconnection meralco energy regulatory board consumer rights ra 7832 public utility

Power Back On: Your Rights to Electricity Reconnection in the Philippines

When can a power company cut your electricity, and can you get it restored? A Supreme Court ruling clarifies your rights.

Jul 29, 2005 tax credits electric billing meralco meter tampering contract law civil code

Meralco Billing Dispute: Tax Credit Assignments and Tampered Meter Claims

Supreme Court ruling on Meralco's interest charges on tax credit assignments and differential billing for alleged meter tampering.