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Automatic Lease Cancellation: Non-Payment of Rent Triggers Termination

A Supreme Court ruling confirms that a lease clause allowing automatic cancellation for unpaid rent takes effect by itself, leaving the lessee without any right to damages.

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.

Withdrawal of Tolerance: The Decisive Factor in Unlawful Detainer Cases

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that withdrawal of tolerance, not non-payment of rent, determines jurisdiction in unlawful detainer cases.