Law Summary
Possession Request by Purchaser During Redemption Period
- The purchaser can petition the Court of First Instance of the property's location to gain possession during the redemption period.
- The petitioner must post an amount equivalent to the property's use for 12 months as indemnity to the debtor.
- The petition is made under oath via ex parte motion in registration or cadastral proceedings if the property is registered.
- For mortgages registered under the Mortgage Law or equivalent provisions, special proceedings apply.
- The clerk of court collects the required fees as specified by relevant fee acts.
- Upon bond approval, the court orders issuance of a writ of possession executed immediately by the provincial sheriff.
Debtor’s Right to Set Aside Sale and Cancel Possession
- The debtor may petition within 30 days after purchaser's possession to set aside the sale and cancel the writ of possession.
- The petition must specify damages suffered and assert either no mortgage violation or procedural non-compliance.
- The court uses summary procedure under Section 112 of Act No. 496 to decide such petitions.
- If justified, the court orders disposition in favor of the debtor for all or part of the bond furnished by the purchaser.
- Appeals may be filed according to Section 14 of Act No. 496, but possession order remains effective during appeal.
Adjustments on Redemption Price After Possession
- If the property is redeemed after possession is granted to the purchaser:
- The redeemer may deduct rentals collected if the property was rented.
- If the purchaser occupied the property as a dwelling (town) or used it gainfully (rural), redeemer may deduct interest of 1% per month as per Section 465 of the Code of Civil Procedure.
Renumbering of Existing Section
- The original Section 7 of Act No. 3135 is renumbered as Section 10.
Effectivity Clause
- The Act takes effect upon approval.