Philippine Lease Contract

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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:

(Lessor Name), of legal age, married to (Spouse Name), Filipino, and with residence and
postal address at (Insert Address), hereinafter referred to as the LESSOR.

-AND-

(Lessee Name) Filipino and with residence and postal address at (Insert Address),
hereinafter referred to as the LESSEE.

WITNESSETH;

WHEREAS, the LESSOR is the owner of THE LEASED PREMISES, a residential property situated
at (Leased Address)

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 6 MONTHS, from (Date) to (Date) inclusive. Upon its
expiration, this lease may be renewed under such terms and conditions as may 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: Two
Thousand Seven Hundred (P 2,700.00), 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 TWO (2) MONTHS or the sum of
PESOS: Five Thousand, Four Hundred (P 5,400.00), Philippine Currency. All rental
payments shall be payable e to the LESSOR
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 perspective 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.

LESSOR LESSEE

Signed in the presence of:

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