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Property
Cebu Security Deposits & Rental Law: RA 9653 (2026)
RA 9653 limits Cebu deposits to 2 months + 1 month advance. 2026 rent cap is 1% for units under PHP 10,000. Deductions, refund timelines, and recovery.
Property
Rental Scams in Cebu: How to Spot and Avoid Them (2026)
Cebu rental scams: fake Facebook listings, reservation fee traps, PRC verification, RA 9653 deposit limits, and how to recover money if you got scammed.
Cost of Living
Hidden Costs of Renting in Cebu City (2026)
The real move-in cost for a Cebu apartment is PHP 50,000-75,000, not the PHP 15,000 monthly rent in the listing. Deposits, dues, VECO, furnishing, and more.
Moving Guide
The Complete Guide to Renting in Cebu City (2026)
How to rent an apartment in Cebu City step by step. Search, inspect, negotiate, sign, and move in — with deposit math, scam warnings, and flood zone checks.