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Jul 19, 2017 easement property law reversion annulment of title free patent civil law

Easement Rights and Property Development: Clarifying Limits and Obligations in Construction Projects

Understand how the Supreme Court distinguishes reversion from annulment of titles, and what this means for property owners and developers.

Mar 11, 2015 assignment of credit assumption of liability receivables condominium hlurb bank liability

Assignment of Credit vs. Assumption of Liability: Clarifying a Bank's Role in Property Development

When a bank buys a developer's receivables, does it inherit the developer's obligations to buyers? The Supreme Court clarifies the distinction.

Apr 14, 1997 deed restrictions property development real estate law homeowners association makati central business district philippine supreme court

Restrictions on Property Development: Can Associations Revise Deed Restrictions?

Explore the Supreme Court ruling on whether a property owners' association can validly revise deed restrictions on development.