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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.

Feb 6, 2001 sublessee lessor property dispute civil law philippine supreme court

Sublessees Rights Establishing Superiority Over THE Original Lessors Claim IN Property Disputes

The Supreme Court clarifies when sublessees can assert rights superior to an original lessor's claim in property disputes.

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.