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CEBU LAWYER - PHILIPPINE REAL ESTATE LAWS | CASES

CEBU LAWYER - PHILIPPINE REAL ESTATE LAWS | CASES

Jan Edmond Ruz 177 Episodes Oct 14, 2026

This podcast provides free information and insights on Philippine real estate law and inheritance law, covering topics such as property rights, estate and succession, last wills, absolute sale, donation inter vivos, agricultural tenancy, and land surveying. Hosted by Jan Edmond Yncierto-Ruz, it aims to help both lawyers and non-lawyers stay informed about property laws and collaborate effectively with legal professionals. The channel also shares links to Supreme Court decisions, laws, and regulations from GOV.PH websites.

Episodes

SQUATTERS BUILT A HOUSE ON YOUR LAND. CAN YOU DEMAND ITS DEMOLITION?
SQUATTERS BUILT A HOUSE ON YOUR LAND. CAN YOU DEMAND ITS DEMOLITION? Oct 14, 2026 1085 SQUATTERS BUILT A HOUSE ON YOUR LAND. CAN YOU DEMAND ITS DEMOLITION?Imagine you own a substantial parcel of land. Someone enters the property without your permission, constructs a house, and refuses to leave.You discover the structure only after it has been built. The occupants insist on staying.What can you do? Can you demand demolition? What if the builder knew the land belonged to someone else?
YOU OWN THE LAND. BUT WHAT EXACTLY DO YOU OWN?
YOU OWN THE LAND. BUT WHAT EXACTLY DO YOU OWN? Oct 13, 2026 922 YOU OWN THE LAND. BUT WHAT EXACTLY DO YOU OWN?You acquire a substantial parcel of land with buildings, trees, equipment, and other improvements.Does your ownership cover everything you see?What if another person claims ownership of an improvement? What if the property is intended for public use? What if someone occupies a portion of your land and disputes your claim?THINK AGAIN.Before acquiring, d
YOUR FAMILY SOLD ONLY PART OF THE LAND. WHY DOES ANOTHER COMPANY HOLD A TITLE COVERING THE REST?
YOUR FAMILY SOLD ONLY PART OF THE LAND. WHY DOES ANOTHER COMPANY HOLD A TITLE COVERING THE REST? Oct 12, 2026 4581 YOUR FAMILY SOLD ONLY PART OF THE LAND. WHY DOES ANOTHER COMPANY HOLD A TITLE COVERING THE REST?Imagine a family owns 150,000 square meters of land. Years later, the family sells approximately 60,990 square meters to a development company.But a title subsequently covers a much larger area.The family claims that approximately 90,000 square meters were never sold. Over time, the property passes thro
JUDICIAL TITLING CASE.
JUDICIAL TITLING CASE. Sep 27, 2026 5266 Your family has possessed the land for decades.You may have tax declarations, old deeds, inheritance documents, survey plans, and other records showing your family’s connection to the property.Now you want to finally have the land titled.Then someone tells you:“You need to prove possession since 1945.”THINK AGAIN.Before treating the titling of untitled land as a simple filing exercise, ask:• What
UNTITLED LAND FOR DECADES. CAN YOU FINALLY GET A TITLE?
UNTITLED LAND FOR DECADES. CAN YOU FINALLY GET A TITLE? Sep 22, 2026 1325 UNTITLED LAND FOR DECADES. CAN YOU FINALLY GET A TITLE?Your family has possessed the land for decades.You may have tax declarations, old deeds, inheritance documents, survey plans, and other records showing your family’s connection to the property.Now you want to finally have the land titled.Then someone tells you:“You need to prove possession since 1945.”THINK AGAIN.Before treating the titling of
Is a DAR Land Transfer Clearance still required?
Is a DAR Land Transfer Clearance still required? Sep 13, 2026 1031 Is a DAR Land Transfer Clearance still required? YOU’RE BUYING AGRICULTURAL LAND.The seller has a clean title.The deed is ready.Then someone tells you:“Kailangan pa ng DAR Clearance.”But wait.DO YOU STILL NEED IT?That is a question worth asking in 2026.What if you are buying private agricultural land?What if you are transferring agricultural land to another buyer?What if the property is already ti
You think getting a DAR CONVERSION AUTHORITY is so easy, cheap, and inexpensive?
You think getting a DAR CONVERSION AUTHORITY is so easy, cheap, and inexpensive? Sep 8, 2026 3192 Think that agricultural land can be converted so easily?You think getting a DAR CONVERSION AUTHORITY is so easy, cheap, and inexpensive?You have money, and you want to invest in land.You find a large tract of agricultural land because you are thinking about a future subdivision, residential development, commercial project, industrial project, resort, or other non-agricultural use.Then you are told
You have money and you want to invest in large tracts of land?
You have money and you want to invest in large tracts of land? Sep 6, 2026 2139 You have money and you want to invest in land.Large tracts of land are often agricultural lands.Maybe you're thinking:"I'll buy the land now, then develop it later."A subdivision.A resort.A commercial complex.An industrial project.But be careful. You might lose your investment.What if the land is classified as agricultural?What if you bought it specifically because you intend t
You bought agricultural land because you plan to build a resort, subdivision, warehouse, factory, or commercial project. What should you ask BEFORE you buy?
You bought agricultural land because you plan to build a resort, subdivision, warehouse, factory, or commercial project. What should you ask BEFORE you buy? Aug 23, 2026 3038 You bought agricultural land because you plan to build a resort, subdivision, warehouse, factory, or commercial project. What should you ask BEFORE you buy?Can agricultural land simply be used for a non-agricultural project?What is the difference between agricultural land reclassification and land conversion?If the local government has reclassified the area for residential, commercial, or industri
Can one person own or retain more than 5 hectares of agricultural land in the Philippines?
Can one person own or retain more than 5 hectares of agricultural land in the Philippines? Aug 8, 2026 2081 Can one person own or retain more than 5 hectares of agricultural land in the Philippines?What happens if you own 10 hectares?20 hectares?50 hectares?Can you simply sell the excess land?Can a series of sales affect the portion you are allowed to retain?What if the land was acquired through inheritance?What if the property has already been covered by CARP?What if you are planning to buy agricultura
You bought agricultural land because you plan to build a subdivision, warehouse, factory, resort, or commercial project. What should you do before spending millions?
You bought agricultural land because you plan to build a subdivision, warehouse, factory, resort, or commercial project. What should you do before spending millions? Jul 25, 2026 1863 You bought agricultural land because you plan to build a subdivision, warehouse, factory, resort, or commercial project. What should you do before spending millions?Is buying the land enough?Can agricultural land automatically be used for non-agricultural purposes?What is the difference between agricultural land reclassification and agricultural land conversion?Which government approvals should be
Is it really a boundary dispute?
Is it really a boundary dispute? Jul 12, 2026 2611 Your neighbor says you built on his land. What should you do next?Is it really a boundary dispute?Can the issue be resolved by simply looking at the land title?Should you immediately remove your fence?Should you commission a relocation survey?What documents should you gather first?What legal issues should you discuss with your own lawyer before taking further action?These are some of the important

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