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Jun 28, 2005 sublease unlawful detainer civil code article 1652 landlord tenant privity of contract

Sublease Rent Claims: Why Lessors Must Sue the Lessee First

Philippine Supreme Court ruling clarifies that lessors cannot directly sue sublessees for unpaid rent without first obtaining judgment against the lessee.

Mar 21, 2001 unlawful detainer fair rental value judicial notice ejectment lease expiration property law

Fair Rental Value in Unlawful Detainer: Key Lessons from Catungal v. Hao

How Philippine courts determine fair rental value when a lease expires, based on the Supreme Court's ruling in Catungal v. Hao.

Sep 17, 2000 subleasing unlawful detainer ejectment landlord consent lease agreements philippine real estate law

Subleasing Without Landlord Consent: Ejectment Risks in Philippine Unlawful Detainer Cases

Sublessees without landlord consent face eviction when the main lease ends. Learn the rules from Jimenez v. Patricia, Inc.