Article 1648
RA 386 · Civil Code of the PhilippinesKey provision
ELI5— what this means for you
A lease recorded in the Registry of Property (annotated on the title) binds third parties — even a new buyer of the property must honor the registered lease.
Official text — RA 386
Every lease of real estate may be recorded in the Registry of Property. Unless a lease is recorded, it shall not be binding upon third persons. (1549a)
Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)
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