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Extrajudicial Termination Clauses in Lease Agreements: What the Supreme Court Says
The Supreme Court clarifies when a lessor may validly terminate a lease and repossess property without court action under Philippine law.
Vehicle Registration VS Lease Agreements WHO Pays FOR Negligence
Upholding Lease Agreements When Non-Payment of Rent Justifies Ejectment
Learn when non-payment of rent justifies ejectment under Philippine law, and why consignation matters for tenants facing disputes.
Lease Agreements: VAT Liability and Inflation Adjustments Clarified
Supreme Court clarifies when lessors may pass on VAT and adjust rent for inflation under lease contracts.
Equitable Reduction of Penalties in Lease Agreements: Balancing Contractual Freedom and Fairness
Supreme Court rules that courts may reduce unconscionable penalties in lease contracts, ordering return of 50% of forfeited security deposits.
Subleasing Prohibitions: Joint Venture vs Lease Agreement Distinctions
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when a sublease violates a lease contract's prohibition, and why labeling an agreement a "joint venture" may not save it.
Lease Agreements vs Good Faith Builders: Rights Over Property Improvements
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when lessees can claim reimbursement for improvements—and why Article 1678, not 448, governs lease disputes.
Security Deposits in Lease Agreements: Clarifying Lessee and Sub-Lessee Obligations
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when security deposits must be returned and what lessors must prove to withhold them.
Invalid Lease Agreements: Why Ownership Trumps Unauthorized Contracts in Philippine Property Law
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on void leases, unauthorized lessors, and why ownership rights prevail in property disputes.
Succession in Lease Agreements: Heirs' Obligations and Contractual Liabilities
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on lease succession, heirs' obligations, and contractual liabilities in property sales with boundaries.
Adverse Claims and Lease Agreements: Priority Rights in Property Disputes
How an adverse claim annotated on a title affects later lease agreements, explained through a Philippine Supreme Court ruling.
Lease Agreements Upholding Contractual Grace Periods Despite Payment Restructuring
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on how payment restructuring letters affect contractual grace periods in lease agreements.
Lessor's Duty to Maintain Peaceful Enjoyment in Lease Agreements
Philippine Supreme Court explains when a lessee may suspend rent and what "peaceful enjoyment" means in lease contracts.
Fair Rental Value as Measure of Reasonable Compensation in Lease Disputes
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on how courts determine fair rental value and reasonable compensation when lease agreements fail to fix rental rates.
Upholding Lease Agreements THE Perils OF Forged Deeds AND Unsubstantiated Claims IN Property Disputes
Extension of Lease Agreements: Lessees' Rights in Cases of Partial Dispossession
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on lessees' right to lease extension when partially dispossessed, explained in plain language.
Indefinite Lease Agreements Upholding Mutuality AND Preventing Unilateral Rent Hikes
When can a lessor raise rent on an indefinite lease? The Supreme Court explains mutuality and rent increase limits.
Finality Prevails: Challenging Fishpond Lease Agreements and Res Judicata
A look at how the Supreme Court upheld finality of administrative rulings on fishpond leases, barring belated challenges via certiorari.
Upholding Contractual Obligations: Lease Agreements and Grounds for Ejectment
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on lease contract validity, ejectment grounds, and the duty to pay rent despite disputes.
Extending Lease Agreements: Judicial Discretion and Tenant Rights Under Article 1687 of the Civil Code
When can courts extend a month-to-month lease under Article 1687? The Supreme Court clarifies judicial discretion and tenant rights.
Philippine Lease Agreements Upholding Tenant Rights Despite CO Ownership Claims
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on lease terms, co-ownership, and tenant rights in commercial property disputes.
Lease Agreements in the Philippines: Why Written Consent Before Construction Matters
Learn how the Supreme Court's ruling in Bugatti v. Baguilat underscores the need for a perfected lease contract before construction begins.
Extrajudicial Rescission of Lease Agreements: A Guide for Philippine Landlords and Tenants
Learn how extrajudicial rescission of lease contracts works in the Philippines, including legal grounds, notice requirements, and practical tips for landlords and tenants.
PEZA Cannot Cancel Lease Contracts Without Due Process: The Saffirou Ruling
The Supreme Court ruled that PEZA's unilateral cancellation of a lease agreement without hearing violates due process and may be enjoined by courts.