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Rent Control Act Essentials (RA 9653)

Master the Philippine Rent Control Act. Learn which units are covered, the 7% maximum annual increase, tenant renewal rights, lawful eviction grounds, deposit rules, and enforcement remedies. essential for brokers handling leasing transactions.

6 lessons·42 min total reading·Free

What You'll Learn

  • Determine which residential units are covered by rent control and which are exempt
  • Apply the 7% maximum annual rent increase rule and compute allowable increases
  • Understand tenant renewal rights and the minimum 1-year lease period
  • Identify the exclusive lawful grounds for eviction and the required process
  • Apply the 1-month advance + 2-month deposit maximum rule and proper return procedures
  • Know the penalties for violations and the remedies available to tenants

Lessons

1

Coverage and Exemptions: Which Units Are Protected

Learn which rental units are covered by the Rent Control Act and which are exempt. Understand the monthly rent ceiling, property types covered, and exemption criteria.

7 min
2

Maximum Allowable Increase: The Annual Rent Cap

Understand the maximum allowable rent increase under the Rent Control Act. Learn how to compute increases, when they take effect, and what happens when a landlord exceeds the limit.

7 min
3

Lease Duration and Renewal Rights

Understand the minimum lease period, tenant renewal rights, and what happens when a lease expires. Learn how the Rent Control Act protects tenants from premature lease termination.

7 min
4

Grounds for Eviction: When a Landlord Can Eject

Learn the only legal grounds for evicting a tenant under the Rent Control Act. Understand what constitutes valid cause for ejectment and the proper legal process.

7 min
5

Security Deposits and Advance Rent

Understand the rules on security deposits and advance rent under the Rent Control Act. Learn the maximum amounts, proper handling, and the deposit return process.

7 min
6

Penalties, Enforcement, and Tenant Remedies

Understand the penalties for Rent Control Act violations, how tenants can enforce their rights, and the role of DHSUD, barangay, and courts in resolving rental disputes.

7 min