Dear PAO,
I purchased a condominium unit on installment basis. Under our contract to sell, we agreed that I pay it monthly for five years. We also agreed that I would shoulder the payment of all taxes necessary for the transfer of title. Last year, I fully paid the purchase price. However, the seller refused to execute a notarized deed of sale arguing that he will sign a notarized deed of sale only after I have paid the taxes. May I compel the seller to execute a notarized deed of sale?
Orlando
Dear Orlando,
To address that concern, we refer you to Article 1357 of the New Civil Code of the Philippines which provides that:
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