LEASE CONTRACT
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
This CONTRACT OF LEASE is made and executed at the City of _____, this day of
_______________, 20____, by and between:
(NAME OF LESSOR), of legal age, single/married to (Name of spouse if any), Filipino,
and with residence and postal address at (Address), hereinafter referred to as the LESSOR.
-AND-
(NAME OF LESSEE), Filipino and with residence and postal address at (Address),
hereinafter referred to as the LESSEE.
WITNESSETH; That
WHEREAS, the LESSOR is the owner of THE LEASED PREMISES, a residential property
situated at (Address of property to be leased);
WHEREAS, the LESSOR agrees to lease-out the property to the LESSEE and the LESSEE is
willing to lease the same;
NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing premises, the LESSOR leases
unto the LESSEE and the LESSEE hereby accepts from the LESSOR the LEASED premises,
subject to the following:
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. PURPOSES: That premises hereby leased shall be used exclusively by the LESSEE for
residential purposes only and shall not be diverted to other uses. It is hereby expressly agreed
that if at any time the premises are used for other purposes, the LESSOR shall have the right
to rescind this contract without prejudice to its other rights under the law.
2. TERM: This term of lease is for ONE (1) YEAR. from (Date) to (Date) inclusive. Upon its
expiration, this lease may be renewed under such terms and conditions as my be mutually
agreed upon by both parties, written notice of intention to renew the lease shall be served to
the LESSOR not later than seven (7) days prior to the expiry date of the period herein agreed
upon.
3. RENTAL RATE: The monthly rental rate for the leased premises shall be in PESOS:
AMOUNT IN WORDS (P 00,000.00), Philippine Currency. All rental payments shall be payable
to the LESSOR.
4. DEPOSIT: That the LESSEE shall deposit to the LESSOR upon signing of this contract and
prior to move-in an amount equivalent to the rent for THREE (3) MONTHS or the sum of
PESOS: AMOUNT IN WORDS (P 00,000.00), Philippine Currency. wherein the two (2) months
deposit shall be applied as rent for the 11th and 12th months and the remaining one (1) month
deposit shall answer partially for damages and any other obligations, for utilities such as
Water, Electricity, CATV, Telephone, Association Dues or resulting from violation(s) of any of
the provision of this contract.
5. DEFAULT PAYMENT: In case of default by the LESSEE in the payment of the rent, such as
when the checks are dishonored, the LESSOR at its option may terminate this contract
and eject the LESSEE. The LESSOR has the right to padlock the premises when the LESSEE is
in default of payment for One (1) month and may forfeit whatever rental deposit or advances
have been given by the LESSEE.
6. SUB-LEASE: The LESSEE shall not directly or indirectly sublet, allow or permit the leased
premises to be occupied in whole or in part by any person, form or corporation, neither shall
the LESSEE assign its rights hereunder to any other person or entity and no right of interest
thereto or therein shall be conferred on or vested in anyone by the LESSEE without the
LESSOR'S written approval.
7. PUBLIC UTILITIES: The LESSEE shall pay for its telephone, electric, cable TV, water,
Internet, association dues and other public services and utilities during the duration of the
lease.
8. FORCE MAJEURE: If whole or any part of the leased premises shall be destroyed or
damaged by fire, flood, lightning, typhoon, earthquake, storm, riot or any other unforeseen
disabling cause of acts of God, as to render the leased premises during the term substantially
unfit for use and occupation of the LESSEE, then this lease contract may be terminated
without compensation by the LESSOR or by the LESSEE by notice in writing to the other.
9. LESSOR'S RIGHT OF ENTRY: The LESSOR or its authorized agent shall after giving due
notice to the LESSEE shall have the right to enter the premises in the presence of the LESSEE
or its representative at any reasonable hour to examine the same or make repairs therein or for
the operation and maintenance of the building or to exhibit the leased premises to prospective
LESSEE, or for any other lawful purposes which it may deem necessary.
10. EXPIRATION OF LEASE: At the expiration of the term of this lease or cancellation
thereof, as herein provided, the LESSEE will promptly deliver to the LESSOR the leased
premises with all corresponding keys and in as good and tenable condition as the same is now,
ordinary wear and tear expected devoid of all occupants, movable furniture, articles
and effects of any kind. Non-compliance with the terms of this clause by the LESSEE will give
the LESSOR the right, at the latter's option, to refuse to accept the delivery of the premises and
compel the LESSEE to pay rent therefrom at the same rate plus Twenty Five (25) % thereof as
penalty until the LESSEE shall have complied with the terms hereof. The same penalty shall
be imposed in case the LESSEE fails to leave the premises after the expiration of this Contract
of Lease or termination for any reason whatsoever.
11. JUDICIAL RELIEF: Should any one of the parties herein be compelled to seek judicial
relief against the other, the losing party shall pay an amount of One Hundred (100) % of the
amount clamed in the complaint as attorney's fees which shall in no case be less than
P50,000.00 pesos in addition to other cost and damages which the said party may be entitled
to under the law.
12. This CONTRACT OF LEASE shall be valid and binding between the parties, their
successors-in-interest and assigns.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, parties herein affixed their signatures on the date and place above
written.
(Name of Lessor) (Name of Lessee)
LESSOR LESSEE
Signed in the presence of:
_____________________________ ______________________________
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Republic of the Philippines)
_________________________) S.S
BEFORE ME, personally appeared:
Name CTC Number Date/Place Issued
(Name of Lessor) 10000000 February 24, 20__ / Cavite City
(Name of Lessee) 10000000 January 07, 20__ / Makati
Known to me and to me known to be the same persons who executed the foregoing instrument
and acknowledged to me that the same is their free and voluntary act and deed.
This instrument consisting of ____ page/s, including the page on which this acknowledgement
is written, has been signed on each and every page thereof by the concerned parties and their
witnesses, and and sealed with my notarial seal.
WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL, on the date and place first above written.
Notary Public
Doc. No.______;
Page No. ______;
Book No.______;
Series of 20___.
House Rental Contract
KNOWN ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
This House Rental Contract, made and entered into this 20 th day of May 2007 at Manila by and
between:
Antonio Levy S. Ingles, Jr. and/or Mary Rose C. Ingles, of legal age, with residence and postal address at
Unit 2006 EGI Taft Tower 2339 Taft Avenue, Malate, Manila, And herein referred to as the Owner(s),
--- And ---
GERALDINE Q. GALINATO, of legal age, with residence and postal address at 6 Manganese Road, Pilar
Village, Las Pinas, Metro Manila, And herein referred to as the Resident(s),
WITNESSETH:
In consideration of the agreements of the Resident(s), known as: GERALDINE Q.
GALINATO, the Owner(s), known as: Antonio Levy S. Ingles, Jr. and/or Mary Rose C. Ingles, hereby rent
their the dwelling/house located at Lot 6, Block 20, Royal South Townhomes, Marcos Alvarez Avenue,
Talon 5, Las Piñas City, Metro Manila for the period commencing on the 20th day of May, 2007, and
monthly thereafter until the 20th day of May, 2008, at which time this Agreement is terminated.
Resident(s), in consideration of Owner(s) permitting them to occupy the above property, hereby agrees
to the following terms:
1. RENT: To pay as rental the sum of SIX THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED PESOS (P 6,500.00)
per month, due and payable in advance from the 20th day of every month.
2. FAILURE TO PAY ON TIME: Failure to pay the rent will result in being served a Notice to End
Residential Tenancy. This Notice may be served if the Resident(s) has an outstanding balance from
failure to pay the rent. This Notice may also be served from being habitually late in paying the rent
regardless of the balance owed. Once the Notice to End Residential Tenancy is received, the Resident(s)
will have a prescribed time to pay all of the amount overdue on the rent.
A three-day grace period will be allowed for late payment . However, failure to pay the monthly rental
within the grace period is subject to FIVE (5%) PERCENT interest per month of delay as penalty. Habitual
failure of the Resident(s) to pay within the prescribed time shall result in the Owner(s) taking immediate
legal action to evict the Resident(s) from the premises and seize the security deposit.
3. SECURITY DEPOSIT: Resident(s) agrees to pay a deposit in the amount of SIX THOUSAND
FIVE HUNDRED PESOS (P 6,500.00) to secure Resident(s)’s pledge of full compliance with the terms of
this agreement. Note: THE DEPOSIT MAY NOT BE USED BY TENANT TO PAY THE RENT DURING THE
TENANCY. The security deposit will be used at the end of the tenancy to compensate the Owner(s) for
any damages or unpaid rent or charges, and will be repaired or replaced at Resident(s)’s expense with
funds other than the deposit.
4. METHOD OF PAYMENT: The initial advance payment of rent and deposit under this contract be
PAID IN CASH at least 7 days before the date of moving-in. Thereafter, monthly rent payments
must be paid by POST DATED CHECKS payable to ANTONIO LEVY S. INGLES, JR. until a first check
is dishonored and returned unpaid. Regardless of cause, no other additional payments may afterwards
be made by check. Checks returned will not be redeposited. The Resident(s) will be notified by a 3 day
notice, and will be required to pay the amount due in cash.
5. SCHEDULE OF PAYMENT:
Seq. No. Due Date Security Deposit (in cash)
1 5/20/2007 Php 6,500.00
Monthly Rental
Advance Payment (in cash)
From To CASH
2 5/20/2007 5/20/2007 6/20/2007 Php 6,500.00
Payment in PDCs
From To PDCs
3 6/20/2007 6/20/2007 7/20/2007 Php 6,500.00
4 7/20/2007 7/20/2007 8/20/2007 6,500.00
5 8/20/2007 8/20/2007 9/20/2007 6,500.00
6 9/20/2007 9/20/2007 10/20/2007 6,500.00
7 10/20/2007 10/20/2007 11/20/2007 6,500.00
8 11/20/2007 11/20/2007 12/20/2007 6,500.00
9 12/20/2007 12/20/2007 1/20/2008 6,500.00
10 1/20/2008 1/20/2007 2/20/2008 6,500.00
11 2/20/2008 2/20/2008 3/20/2008 6,500.00
12 3/20/2008 3/20/2008 4/20/2008 6,500.00
13 4/20/2008 4/20/2008 5/20/2008 6,500.00
6. SUBLETTING: Without first requesting permission from the Owner(s), Resident(s) agrees not to assign
this agreement, nor to sub-let any part of the property, nor to allow any other person to live therein
other than the following:
1. Surname, Name of the Resident: ___________________________________________
2. Surname, Name:________________________________________________________
Relation to the Resident :___________________________________________________
3. Surname, Name:________________________________________________________
Relation to the Resident :___________________________________________________
4. Surname, Name:________________________________________________________
Relation to the Resident :___________________________________________________
5. Surname, Name:________________________________________________________
Relation to the Resident :___________________________________________________
6. Surname, Name:________________________________________________________
Relation to the Resident :___________________________________________________
Further, that covenants contained in the House Rental Contract, once breached, cannot afterward be
performed; and that eviction proceedings may be commenced at once without notice.
7. OWNER’S STATEMENTS: All rights given to the Owner(s) by this agreement shall be cumulative in
addition to any other laws which might exist or come into being. Any exercise or failure to exercise, by
the Owner(s) of any right shall not act as a waiver of any other rights. No statement or promise of
Owner(s) as to tenancy, repairs, alternations, or other terms and conditions shall be binding unless
specified in writing and specifically endorsed.
8. COURT COSTS: This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the Republic of the Philippines. In the
event that any portion of this agreement shall be found to be unsupportable under the law, the
remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and subject to enforcement in the courts without
exception.
9. DEFAULT BY RESIDENT: Any breach or violation of any provision of this agreement by Resident(s) or
any untrue or misleading information in Resident(s)’s application shall give the Owner(s) the right to
terminate this contract, evict the Resident(s) and to take possession of the residence. The Resident(s)
agrees to a forfeiture of the security deposit and Owner(s) may still purse any remaining amounts due
and owing.
9. ACCEPTANCE OF PROPERTY: Resident(s) accepts the "AS IS" condition of the property, waiving
inspection of same by Owner(s) and agrees to notify Owner(s) of any defects. Resident(s) further agrees
to indemnify or assure Owner(s) against any loss or liability arising out of Resident(s)’s use of the
property.
10. MAINTENANCE: Resident(s) agrees to maintain the premises during the period of this agreement.
This includes woodwork, ceilings, walls, floors, furnishings and fixtures, appliances, windows, screens
doors, fences, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems. Tacks, nails, or other objects nailed or
screwed into the walls or ceilings or floors will be removed at the termination of this agreement.
Damage caused by tacks, nails, or other objects nailed or screwed into the ceilings or walls or floors;
damage caused by rain and wind as a result of leaving windows or doors open, or damage caused by
overflow of water, or stoppage of waste pipes, breakage of glass, and damage to screens, whether
caused by abuse or neglect is the responsibility of the Resident(s).
11. RESIDENT’S OBLIGATIONS: The Resident(s) agrees to meet all of Resident(s)’s obligations; including:
A. Taking affirmative action to insure that nothing exists which might place the Owner(s) in violation of
applicable building, housing and health codes.
B. Keeping the dwelling/house clean, and sanitary; removing garbage and trash as they accumulate;
maintaining plumbing in good working order to prevent stoppages and or leakage of plumbing, fixtures,
faucets, pipes, etc.
C. Operate all electrical, plumbing, sanitary, and other appliances in a reasonable and safe manner.
D. Assuring that property belonging to the Owner(s) is safeguarded against damage, destruction, loss,
removal, or theft.
E. Conducting him/herself, his/her family, friends, guests and visitors in a manner which will not disturb
others. Resident(s) warrants that he/she will meet the above conditions in every respect, and
acknowledges that failure to do so will be grounds for termination of this agreement and loss of all
deposits without further recourse.
13. CLEANING: Resident(s) accepts premises in its current state of cleanliness and agrees to return it in a
like condition.
14. REMOVAL OF PROPERTY: Resident(s) agrees not to remove or alter in any way Owner(s)’s property
without first requesting permission from the Owner(s). Any removal or alteration of Owner(s)’s property
without permission shall constitute abandonment and surrender of the premises, and termination by
the tenant of this agreement Owner(s) may take immediate possession and exclude Resident(s) from
the property, storing all Resident(s) possessions at Resident(s)’s expense pending reimbursement in full
for Owner(s)’s loss and damages.
15. REPAIRS: The Resident(s) should contact the Owner(s) for emergencies or for urgent and major
repairs. In the event repairs are needed beyond the competence of the Resident(s), he/she is urged to
arrange for professional assistance. Any improvement made by the tenant shall become the property of
the Owner(s) at the conclusion of this agreement.
16. UTILITIES: Resident(s) shall be responsible for payments of all utilities, electricity, water and sewer
charges, association dues, telephone or other bills incurred during their residency. They specifically
authorize the Owner(s) to deduct amounts of unpaid bills from their deposits in the event they remain
unpaid after the termination of this agreement.
17. PHONE: Resident(s) may install and maintain telephone service, and agrees to furnish to the owner
the phone number, and any changes, within 3 days after installation.
18. VEHICLES: Resident(s) agrees to park ONLY ON THE PAVED DRIVEWAY PROVIDED his/her
automobile described as follows:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Resident(s) agrees that no vehicle may be repaired in the paved driveway.
19. PETS: The Resident(s) specifically understands and agrees:
A. No pet which is attacked-trained or vicious, with a history of biting people or other animals, or of property
damage will be kept on the premises;
B. That the Resident(s) is solely responsible for any and all damage to the Owner(s)’s property including, but not
limited to the premises, blinds, wall, furnishings and appliances;
C. That in a like manner, he/she is responsible for any and all damage or loss to persons or property of others
caused by the Resident(s)’s pet(s) and in this regard does hereby agree to hold the Owner(s) harmless for any such
damage;
D. That all pet(s) should be maintained in a humane and lawful manner;
E. That all pet waste shall be removed and disposed of promptly, including waste in neighbor’s yards distributed by
Resident(s)’s pets;
F. That all pets shall be maintained so as to not cause annoyance to others.
20. RESIDENT’S ABANDONMENT: If Resident(s) leaves said premises unoccupied for 15 days while rent
is due and unpaid, Owner(s) is granted the right hereunder to take immediate possession thereof and to
exclude Resident(s) there from; removing at his/her expense all his/her property contained therein and
placing it into storage at Resident(s)’s expense.
21. TERMINATION: After one month’s rental payment has been received, this contract may be
terminated by mutual consent of the parties, or by either party giving written notice of at least 15 days
prior to the end of any monthly period. All parties agree that termination of this agreement prior to the
20th day of May, 2008 regardless of cause will constitute a breach of the tenancy as agreed on page 1
and all deposits shall be forfeited in favor of the Owner(s) as full liquidated damages at the Owner(s)’s
option.
23. RETURN OF DEPOSIT: Thirty days after termination of occupancy, the Owner(s) will send the balance
of the deposit to the address provided by the Resident(s), payable to the signatories hereto, or Owner(s)
will impose a claim on the deposit and so notify the Resident(s) by certified letter. If such written claim is
not sent, the Owner(s) relinquishes his right to make any further claim on the deposit and must return it
to the Resident(s) provided Resident(s) has given the Owner(s) notice of intent to vacate, abandon, and
terminate this agreement proper to the expiration of its full term, at least 7 days in advance.
24. RELEASE OF DEPOSIT: Release of security deposit is subject to the provisions as follows:
A. The full term of this agreement has been completed.
B. Formal written notice has been given.
C. No damage or deterioration to the premises, structures, or grounds is evident.
D. The entire dwelling/house, appliance and closets are clean and left free of insects, and all debris and
garbage have been removed from the property; walls, ceilings and floors are cleaned and left odorless.
E. Any and all unpaid charges, delinquent rents, utility charges, etc., have been paid in full.
F. All keys have been returned, including keys to any new locks installed while Resident(s) was in
possession.
G. A forwarding address has been left with the Owner(s).
26. OWNERS AGENTS AND ACCESS: The Owner(s) may be represented by an agent who will carry
identification. Resident(s) specifically agrees to permit the Owner(s) or agent(s) access to the premises
for the purposes of inspection, repairs, or to show the property to another person at reasonable hours,
on request.
27. RENEWAL TERM: At the end of initial term herein, Owner(s) may elect to renew for another term
but at a rental increase of FIVE HUNDRED PESOS (P 500.00) to the current agreed rental pay.
30. ACKNOWLEDGMENT: In this agreement the Singular number where used will also include the
Plural, the Masculine gender will include the Feminine, the terms Owner, Owners, and Owner(s) will
include Landlord, Lesser, and the terms Resident, Residents, and Resident(s) will include Tenant,
Lessee. The below-signed parties acknowledge that they have read and understand all of the provisions
of this agreement. This contract is bound by all heirs, executors, successors and/or assigns.
31. LEGAL CONTRACT: This is a legally binding contract. If you do not understand any part of this
contract, seek competent legal advice before signing.
32. RIGHT TO SIGN: The individual(s) signing this House Rental Contract as to Resident(s) stipulates and
warrants that he/she has the right to sign for and to bind all occupants.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands this _________ day of May, 2007, at
Manila
___________________________________________________
GERALDINE Q. GALINATO
Resident
___________________________________________________
CELESTINO ALFARO
Resident’s Immediate Relative / Occupant
___________________________________________________
Mary Rose C. Ingles
Owner
___________________________________________________
Antonio Levy S. Ingles, Jr.
Owner
SIGNED IN THE PRESENCE OF:
WITNESS WITNESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES}
CITY OF MANILA} SS.
BEFORE ME, a Notary Public, for and in Manila personally appeared the following persons:
NAME COMMUNITY TAX NO:/ DATE/PLACE ISSUED
PASSPORT NUMBER
PP0390709 November 10, 2004/ Manila
Antonio Levy S. Ingles, Jr. _______________________ _______________________
QQ0883199 August 15, 2005/ Manila
Geraldine Q. Galitano _______________________ _______________________
known to me and to me known to be the same persons who executed the foregoing instrument and
acknowledgement to me that the same is their free and voluntary act and deed.
This instrument refers to as House Rental Contract of a two-bedroom residential unit located at
Lot 6, Block 20, Royal South Townhomes, Marcos Alvarez Avenue, Talon 5, Las Piñas City, Metro Manila,
consisting of five (5) pages including this one wherein this acknowledgement is written and has been
signed by the parties hereto and their instrumental witnesses at the upper portion of this page and left
hand margin of all other pages hereof.
WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL, this _____________________, 2007
PROMISORY NOTE DOCUMENT:
I, GERALDINE Q. GALINATO, Resident(s), of legal age, with residence and postal address at 6
Manganese Road, Pilar Village, Las Piñas, Metro Manila, PROMISED TO GIVE ALL THE ELEVEN (11) POST
DATED CHECKS on or before the 20 th of June 2007, payable to ANTONIO LEVY S. INGLES, JR., Owner(s),
as monthly rent payments from June 20, 2007 to May 20, 2007 of the Owner(s)’ house located at Lot 6,
Block 20, Royal South Townhomes, Marcos Alvarez Avenue, Talon 5, Las Piñas City, Metro Manila
SCHEDULE OF PAYMENT of 11 PDCs from June 20, 2007 to May 20, 2007:
Payment in PDCs
From To PDCs
1 6/20/2007 6/20/2007 7/20/2007 Php 6,500.00
2 7/20/2007 7/20/2007 8/20/2007 6,500.00
3 8/20/2007 8/20/2007 9/20/2007 6,500.00
4 9/20/2007 9/20/2007 10/20/2007 6,500.00
5 10/20/2007 10/20/2007 11/20/2007 6,500.00
6 11/20/2007 11/20/2007 12/20/2007 6,500.00
7 12/20/2007 12/20/2007 1/20/2008 6,500.00
8 1/20/2008 1/20/2007 2/20/2008 6,500.00
9 2/20/2008 2/20/2008 3/20/2008 6,500.00
10 3/20/2008 3/20/2008 4/20/2008 6,500.00
11 4/20/2008 4/20/2008 5/20/2008 6,500.00
Failure to FUFILL THIS PROMISED AS STATED ABOVE will result to Resident(s) and other
occupants to freely and voluntarily self evict themselves from the Owner(s)’ house.
The Resident(s)/ Occupant(s) hereto have set their hands this 20 th day of May, 2007, at Lot 6,
Block 20, Royal South Townhomes, Marcos Alvarez Avenue, Talon 5, Las Piñas City, Metro Manila
___________________________________________________
GERALDINE Q. GALINATO
Resident
___________________________________________________
CELESTINO ALFARO
Occupant
___________________________________________________
MIA ALFARO
Occupant
___________________________________________________
JED ALFARO
Occupant
