A sale does not automatically end a lease in the Philippines. When a buyer may end it under Article 1676, how rent control changes the answer, who to pay rent to, and what tenants should do next.
Under Art. 1650 a tenant may sublease unless the lease expressly bans it, but stays liable. Rent-controlled units need the owner’s written consent. Rules, risks and next steps for landlords, tenants and subtenants.
Check whether your rental unit is covered by the Rent Control Act (RA 9653), how much rent can rise in 2026, the advance and deposit limits, eviction grounds and where to complain.