Understanding Erasure, Alteration, or Amendment in the Certificate of Title
Torrens System Brief Concept Torrens system is a system of registration of transactions of lands whose objective is to make the certificate of title indefeasible and imprescriptible. The purpose of the Torrens system is to quiet title to lands; to bar any question as to the legality of the title except claims which were noted […]
Condominium and Townhouse Ownership by Foreigners: Understanding RA 4726
In a recent landmark case, Jacobus Bernhard Hulst vs. PR Builders, Inc., the Supreme Court provided valuable clarity regarding the acquisition of condominium and townhouse properties by foreign nationals in the Philippines. This clarification revolves around the provisions of RA 4726, more commonly known as The Condominium Act, which explicitly permits foreigners to purchase condominium […]
Altering Property Values: The Illegality of Notarizing Two Deeds of Sale with Different Prices
In the recent case of Celia D. Mendoza VS. Atty. Cesar R. Santiago, Jr. (A.C. No. 13548. June 14, 2023), a significant legal issue came to the fore as the lawyer in question acknowledged notarizing both the First and Second Deeds of Sale pertaining to the exact same property, yet with conflicting indicated amounts. The […]
Safeguarding Property Ownership: The importance of the Owner’s Duplicate Copy of the Certificate of Title and Remedies for Replacement
In the realm of land title registration, the certificate of title stands as indisputable evidence of ownership, providing an unwavering guarantee of property rights. Within this context, the owner’s duplicate copy of the title assumes critical importance. Recent legal rulings, such as the Supreme Court’s decision in The Heirs of Alfredo Cullado v. Gutierrez(G.R. No. […]
Securing Property Rights: The Importance of Lis Pendens Annotation on the Certificate of Title
Annotation of Lis Pendens on the Certificate of Title When you come across the term “Lis Pendens,” it may sound unfamiliar, but it refers to a pending lawsuit. The purpose of filing a notice of lis pendens is to alert everyone that a property’s ownership is being disputed in court. This notice serves as […]
Adverse Claim: Protecting Your Rights to Property Ownership
Have you ever heard of an adverse claim? It’s a term that may sound complicated, but it’s important to understand, especially if you find yourself in a situation where the ownership of a piece of real property is being disputed. In simple terms, an adverse claim is a way to notify others that there is […]