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Jun 18, 2019 hlurb subdivision disputes road lots pd 957 administrative remedies property law

Road Lots and HLURB Jurisdiction: What Subdivision Owners Must Know

The Supreme Court clarifies HLURB jurisdiction over subdivision road lots, public access rights, and the need to exhaust administrative remedies.

Nov 23, 2010 hlurb jurisdiction real estate disputes condominium law pd 957 pd 1344 forum shopping

HLURB Jurisdiction Over Condominium Disputes: Peralta v. De Leon Explained

Learn how the Supreme Court affirmed HLURB's exclusive jurisdiction over condominium buyer-developer disputes in Peralta v. De Leon.

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.