Many residential lease disputes in the Philippines are not about rent — they are about the deposit, and about who decided what at the end of the term.
Spell out the deposit terms
Spell out the deposit's purpose, the deductions allowed, and the number of days within which it must be returned. Silence favors nobody.
Add an escalation clause, a pre-termination clause with a clear notice period, and an explicit rule on who shoulders association dues and repairs.
Under the Rent Control Act, some increases are capped for covered units. Check whether your unit qualifies before you send a notice.
