Questions Concerning the Board's Jurisdiction

Does the Board have jurisdiction over ejectment cases?

As a rule, jurisdiction over ejectment cases rests with the regular courts , particularly the metropolitan and municipal trial courts.

However, in one case, the Supreme Court has ruled that it is the Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB) that has such jurisdiction , where the controversy involves the determination of rights and obligations between the seller and buyer of real estate in a subdivision or condominium project;

Back to FAQ