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Feb 2, 2020 implied lease renewal right of first refusal philippine property law lease contract civil code article 1670

Implied Lease Renewals and Right of First Refusal: What Tenants Should Know

Philippine Supreme Court ruling clarifies that implied lease renewals do not revive a tenant's right of first refusal unless expressly agreed.

Nov 8, 2016 civil law jurisdiction real actions quieting of title rules of court

Real Actions and Jurisdiction: Why Assessed Value Determines the Correct Philippine Court

In real actions, the property's assessed value determines which court has jurisdiction. Omitting it can doom the case.

Sep 27, 2015 competitive bidding government contracts right to top psalm public interest procurement law

Supreme Court Voids 'Right to Top' Clause in Government Asset Sale: Osmeña v. PSALM

The Supreme Court invalidated a 'right to top' provision in a government land lease, reaffirming that competitive public bidding protects public interest.

Dec 7, 2010 option contract right of first refusal real estate law civil code philippine jurisprudence

Option Contract vs. Right of First Refusal: Key Differences Under Philippine Law

Learn the difference between an option contract and a right of first refusal in Philippine real estate, based on the Supreme Court's ruling in Tuazon v. Del Rosario-Suarez.