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Understanding Jurisdiction in Homeowners Association Disputes: HLURB vs RTC
The Supreme Court clarifies that intra-association disputes over inspection rights fall under HLURB jurisdiction, not the regular courts.
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.
Homeowners Associations and the Limits of Authority in Intra-Association Disputes
Explore how Philippine law defines the authority of homeowners associations in internal disputes, and the legal boundaries they must observe.