CEBU LAWYER - PHILIPPINE REAL ESTATE LAWS | CASES

CEBU LAWYER - PHILIPPINE REAL ESTATE LAWS | CASES

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Hi! I am Jan Edmond Yncierto-Ruz, your host in this co-learning channel. Welcome to a platform dedicated to providing free information and insights on real estate law and inheritance law in the Philippines for both lawyers and non-lawyers.


It is crucial to stay informed about property laws and rights, especially regarding real estate, estate and succession, last wills, inheritance, absolute sale, donation inter vivos, agricultural tenancy (saop), land surveying, and other related topics. This channel assists anyone interested in collaborating with their lawyers on cases or transactions involving real estate.


We share contributions from co-learners who share links from GOV.PH websites involving Supreme Court decisions, laws, rules, regulations, IRRs, circulars, and memorandums related to real estate and inheritance law.


For our lawyer co-learners, please share updates. For non-lawyers, this channel will guide you in finding the right lawyer for your situation. The Supreme Court website has a "Lawyers List" to help identify suitable legal assistance.


As a lawyer (attorney-at-law), notary public, geodetic engineer, land surveyor, and real estate broker, I believe in the power of shared knowledge and collaboration.


I focus my sharing on these topics that interest me:


  • Probate and Estate Matters: Insights into the probate process, including working with your lawyer on a last will and testament, estate proceedings, and extrajudicial settlements.
  • Declaration of Heirship: Guidance on establishing a declaration of heirship and its implications for asset distribution.
  • Shares of Inheritance: How to determine the shares of inheritance among heirs.
  • Real Estate Lawyer Services: Clarifying the role of your own real estate attorneys in navigating your own legal challenges.
  • Property and Land Title Issues: Understanding legalities surrounding property disputes and considerations when seeking your land title lawyer.
  • Real Estate Contracts: Essential elements in contracts and avoiding common pitfalls by collaborating with your lawyer.
  • Eviction Processes: Understanding tenant rights and how lawyers assist in eviction cases like unlawful detainer and forcible entry.
  • Agrarian Reform: Discussing agrarian reform laws, agricultural tenants, and their impact on land ownership.
  • Land Surveying: The importance of land surveys in defining property boundaries and ensuring clear titles.


This channel is for those planning to visit their lawyers for legal advice involving real estate litigation, real estate transactions like absolute sales or lease agreements, and property development. 


With co-learning, we share the knowledge needed to engage with your legal counsel effectively.


This platform encourages open dialogue about real estate law and related inheritance matters. I invite both lawyers and non-lawyers to share updates. Together, we can explore property laws and estate management, making information accessible.


Thank you for being part of this co-learning group! Please contribute by sharing links from GOV.PH websites that contain information on the latest updates involving real estate litigation and transactions.



JAN EDMOND Y. RUZ
Lawyer, Geodetic Engineer, Real Estate Broker
www.CebuAttorney.com
Email: janruzlaw@gmail.com
Viber/WhatsApp: 0917.678.4457 / +63.917.678.4457

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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? THINK AGAIN. Before taking action, have you considered these questions? What evidence could h...

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SQUATTERS BUILT A HOUSE ON YOUR LAND. CAN YOU DEMAND ITS DEMOLITION?

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? THINK AGAIN. Before taking action, have you considered these questions? What evidence could h...

14 lis 2026
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YOU OWN THE LAND. BUT WHAT EXACTLY DO YOU OWN?

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, developing, fencing, or litigating over real property, have you considered these questions? W...

13 lis 2026
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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? 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 through several transfers, and a real estate company becomes a registered owner of a substantial p...

12 lis 2026
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JUDICIAL TITLING CASE.

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 law applies to the property today? • What period of possession must actually be establishe...

27 ruj 2026
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UNTITLED LAND FOR DECADES. CAN YOU FINALLY GET A TITLE?

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 untitled land as a simple filing exercise, ask: • What law applies to the property today?...

22 ruj 2026