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Jun 13, 2021 homeowners association hlurb appellate jurisdiction property law intra-association dispute

HLURB Decisions in Homeowners’ Association Disputes: Appeal to the CA, Not the OP

A Supreme Court ruling clarifies that HLURB decisions on intra-association disputes must be appealed directly to the Court of Appeals, not the Office of the President.

Sep 7, 2006 property law local government barangay homeowners association ra 7160 pd 957

Barangay vs. Homeowners: Who Administers a Multi-Purpose Hall?

The Supreme Court clarifies the division of authority between barangays and homeowners' associations over government-funded facilities in subdivisions.

Sep 22, 2003 hlurb jurisdiction homeowners association developer disputes pd 957 certificate of non-forum shopping real estate law

HLURB Jurisdiction Over Homeowner-Developer Disputes: Key Ruling

The Supreme Court confirms HLURB's exclusive jurisdiction over homeowner-developer construction disputes, not the RTC. Learn the rules and practical implications.

Jul 31, 2000 lis pendens property law civil procedure pd 1529 cancellation yared v ilarde

Lis Pendens Cancellation in the Philippines: What Property Owners Should Know

Learn when a Notice of Lis Pendens can be cancelled in the Philippines, the grounds under PD 1529, and key lessons from Yared v. Ilarde.