04/02/2026
Is it true that Condos are only up to 50 years?
A lot of people are really confused by this β especially first-time condo buyers. You often hear:
βOh, condo? That's just 50 years! β
But what is really the truth?
First of all: Your condo unit ownership does NOT expire after 50 years.
The condo doesnβt suddenly disappear, and you will not immediately lose the rights to your unit.
So where did the β50-yearβ issue come from?
It comes from the Condominium Act of the Philippines (RA 4726).
It is written there that if the building reached 50 years old and deemed unsafe or uneconomical to repair, the condo corporation may vote to sell or demolish the building.
But it's important to remember:
β 50 years is not the life span β itβs just a checkpoint.
The condo will not be automatically demolished if it takes 50 years.
It must first be assessed if unsafe, structurally weak, or it is more expensive to repair than to rebuild.
β Unit owners still need votes.
This is not the decision of the developer.
75% of the condo owners must agree before anything happens.
β Your ownership stays unless the building is officially dissolved.
Even after 50 years, if the building is still in good condition and well-maintained, nothing will happen.
The condo corporation will still continue, and you still own the unit.
So, should buyers be nervous?
Hindi.
Something to focus more on:
β’ reputation of the developer
β’ building maintenance
β’ management quality
β’ reserve funds for repairs
β’ compliance with safety standards
Because what really prolongs the life of a condo is proper maintenance, not the β50-year myth. β
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π Key Takeaway:
Your ownership doesn't disappear after 50 years.
The β50-year limitβ is NOT an expiration date β itβs a safeguard to keep condo buildings safe and livable for everyone.
