Parc Chateau Condominium Unit Owners Association v. Antonio M. de Mesa

Summary

Respondent De Mesa leased and renovated Unit 1901 of Parc Chateau Condominium. When petitioners discovered installations suggesting commercial use (prohibited above second floor), they demanded written undertaking not to convert unit commercially. Respondent refused unless other tenants provided similar undertakings. Petitioners refused permit renewals; respondent sued for damages. RTC and CA awarded substantial damages finding discrimination. Supreme Court affirmed discrimination but reduced moral damages from P500,000 to P50,000 and deleted exemplary/actual damages, ruling petitioners acted to enforce Master Deed rather than in wanton manner. Case establishes that condominium associations cannot discriminatorily enforce rules and must treat similarly situated tenants equally when requiring compliance undertakings.