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Apr 11, 2023 land title reconstitution register of deeds ra 26 property rights torrens title supreme court

Reconstitution of Lost Land Titles: Register of Deeds' Duty Under RA 26

When registry records go missing, who must reconstitute your land title? The Supreme Court clarifies the Register of Deeds' duty under RA 26.

Jul 4, 2016 adverse claim conditional sale property registration pd 1529 land title logarta v. mangahis

Conditional Sales vs. Adverse Claims: Protecting Property Interests in the Philippines

Learn how the Supreme Court in Logarta v. Mangahis distinguishes conditional sales from adverse claims, and the proper registration rules under PD 1529.

Jul 4, 2016 property registration adverse claim voluntary dealing conditional sale land title pd 1529

Voluntary vs. Involuntary Dealings: How to Register Property Agreements in the Philippines

Learn the difference between voluntary and involuntary dealings under Philippine property law, and why registering a conditional sale as an adverse claim can be a costly mistake.

Apr 11, 2011 property law land titles duplicate title due diligence philippine courts land registration

Lost Land Title Petitions: Court Limits, Due Diligence, and Protecting Property Rights

Learn how Philippine courts handle petitions for new owner's duplicate titles, including jurisdictional limits, due diligence duties, and key lessons from a recent Supreme Court ruling.