Many owners discover that their building is not registered as a condominium — or is registered in a way that no longer reflects reality — only when they try to sell or take a mortgage. By then, settlement is more urgent and more expensive.
What is a condominium?
A condominium is a building registered in the Condominium Register, giving each apartment independent registration, alongside defined common property and attachments — parking, storage, roofs and yards. Registration includes a plan and bylaws.
What happens without registration?
Without orderly registration, ownership remains an undivided share of the plot, or rests on contractual records alone. That means difficulty selling and mortgaging, uncertainty over attachments, and an opening for neighbor disputes over the common property.
When is an amendment required?
After building additions, apartment expansions, balcony enclosures, splitting or merging units — the order and plan must be updated. TAMA 38 and pinuy-binuy projects also end with registration of a new condominium, a precondition to full registration of tenants’ rights.
What does the process look like?
The process runs before the Land Supervisor and includes an updated plan, bylaws and owners’ consents. Its length depends on complexity — but delay only raises cost and risk. Orderly registration today is the best protection of your apartment’s value tomorrow.
This article is general information only and does not constitute legal advice. For any specific matter, please seek individual counsel.
