Don't sign leases in the Philippines with this type of language. 

I have been renting a cheap apartment in Mandaue City, in the Cebu metro area, for a year and a half. The only rules are to keep it clean, no pets. and I am responsible for minor repairs. I had a faucet break and I fixed it myself, easily and cheaply. I dont mind minor repairs because the rent is very cheap. I have been looking at other places online. Some of the most egregious rules that I see are places which demand 12 postdated checks to lease, or have curfews or prohibit guests or even prohibit cooking. Many places which would be perfect for me only allow motorcycle parking. Some townhouses also have HOAs, which could be problematic.

Great tips. Agreed, if they try to put one over on you (like trying to make you pay for normal wear and tear), just walk away. Another red flag is them demanding a year's rent upfront. If problems come up, they're not going to be incentivized to fix them if they've already got your money.

Thanks for saying, don't rush, because my goal is to move into IT park, but to stay at a AirB&B first and do my due diligence to find the right Condo/ owner that is right for my needs. Thanks for the info and I'm just subed

You are truly one of the vloggers really worth watching, thank you Joe 😀😀😀

Always write Without Recourse above your name when you indorse contracts. Study the UCC . Also, write Without Prejudice above your name when you indorse your visa extension paperwork. 👍

Great advice. So glad I subbed! You've earned yourself a coffee!

Last year I rented a condo in Cebu City didn't realize I agreed in the lease to pay for upkeep of grease trap under sink of course kitchen sink became clogged within 2 months of moving in ,the maintenance man said it hadn't been cleaned in 9 years the smell was beyond putrid , had to evacuate apartment while he cleaned it , it was an extensive expensive job , $80 with a well earned tip 😢

Interesting hearing the lease clauses. The house/condo owner wants to have their cake and eat it too. They do not want to incur costs that is required to operating a rental unit. They all seem to be using these nonsense clauses. I have heard very often the tenant is required to fix or repair things that break in their unit. Many landlords require post dated checks for every month of rent for the length of the lease. Crazy. Many also require 2 months rent, plus a security deposit. Many have claimed the landlord comes up with reasons not to return the security deposit, and the ones that do it could take 1 to 3 months to get that back. Yes filipinos are accomodating, however often times that is not the case when it comes down to business deals.

Great stuff pointed out and many things I hadn't thought about or believed what should be in my favor if I make sure the lease I get reads appropriate.

Another very informative PH condo video. We need more of these. Your point about negotiating too much is heard. What's your take on negotiating things like 2 months security/rent upfront down to 1 month? Also, wasn't quite clear at the end. I take it that 1) the crazy contract condition examples were from previous examples, and 2) That when you mentioned the attorney, that his condo contract is a different/separate example of what a good contract (and negotiations) is.

I have leased several places in cubao - Manila - land lords always want to negotiate repair costs - split costs etc - my experience, never rent where owner is in another country and broker has no authority for repairs

Thank You

Smart and helpful. Thank you.

What about post dated checks? That’s a big red flag to me.

Anyone else check there phone at 9:25?

Very good info bro! I am currently working on 1000 SQ meters of land with the owner and a lawyer for a 25 year lease at the beach in Cagayan de Oro Mindinao. No stipulations or requirements and paid in full. I plan to just build a cheap traditional Filipino house. Not investing much money and the owner has assured me that it will be my land for 25 years with no requirements and for me to do with the land and build whatever I want with no hidden fees or regulations. I plan to pay for the lease in full after the agreement is completed and build a small house for retirement. Should I be cautious?

What is that language under the leasing office?