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Nov 9, 2020 lease renewal contract interpretation extension of lease civil law pmo supreme court

Lease Renewal vs Extension: Supreme Court Clarifies the Critical Distinction

The Supreme Court clarifies the crucial difference between lease renewal and extension in a dispute over a government property lease.

Nov 10, 2006 lease extension ejectment article 1687 civil code landlord-tenant rental increase

Lease Extension Balancing Landlord Rights and Tenant Long-Term Occupancy

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when courts may extend a lease under Article 1687 and how to compute reasonable rent after expiration.

Mar 2, 2006 lease renewal unlawful detainer civil code philippine real estate lessor rights lessee rights

Lease Renewal in the Philippines: What "Upon Agreement" Really Means

A lease "renewable upon agreement" requires mutual consent—no automatic renewal. Learn the rules from Josefa v. San Buenaventura.

Jun 20, 2001 civil law lease ejectment article 1687 philippine law landlord tenant

When Courts Can Extend a Lease: Limits of Article 1687 in Ejectment Cases

Supreme Court clarifies that courts cannot extend a month-to-month lease under Article 1687 when a definite period exists.

Jul 13, 2000 civil procedure attorney negligence notice to counsel relief from judgment rule 38 final judgment

When a Lawyer's Negligence Binds the Client: The Mercury Drug Rule on Notice and Final Judgments

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when a lawyer's failure to inform the client of an adverse judgment is binding, and when relief from judgment is unavailable.