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:
JOSEPH E. LEDESMA, of legal age, Single, Filipino, and with residence and postal
address at #7 Biak na Bato St., Galas Q.C., hereinafter referred to as the LESSOR.
-AND-
__________________________________., Filipino and with residence and postal address at
___________________________________________________, hereinafter referred to as the LESSEE.
WITNESSETH; That
WHEREAS, the LESSOR is the owner of “A LEASED PROPERTY”, a 1-bedroom apartment
situated at 19A Luzon Ave., Galas, Q.C.;
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 the lease is for ONE (1) YEAR. from ______________ to _______________
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
_______________________ (P __________.00), Philippine Currency. All rental payments shall be
payable to the LESSOR.
4. RENT INCREASE: The minimum rent shall be increased by __% of the prevailing rate on
______________ of every _____________, beginning ________________.
5. DEPOSIT: The LESSEE shall deposit to the LESSOR upon signing of this contract and
prior to move-in an amount equivalent to the rent for _______________ or the sum
of _____________________________________ (P _______________.00), Philippine Currency. wherein
the ____________ months deposit shall answer partially for damages and any other obligations,
for utilities such as Water, Electricity, CATV, Telephone, and Association Dues or resulting
from violation(s) of any of the provisions of this contract.
6. 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.
7. 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 nor therein shall be conferred on or vested in anyone by the LESSEE without the
LESSOR'S written approval.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. CARE OF THE PREMISES & THIRD PARTY LIABILITY: The Lessee during its occupancy
of the leases premises shall hold the lessor free & harmless from any damages or
liabilities/responsibilities to any person or property of the lessee (his family members &
domestic help)
12. 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 a 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.
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.
Joseph E. Ledesma __________________________
LESSOR LESSEE
Signed in the presence of:
_____________________________ ______________________________
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Republic of the Philippines)
_________________________) S.S
BEFORE ME, personally appeared:
Name ID Number Date/Place Issued
________________________ _____________________ _____________________
________________________ _____________________ _____________________
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 acknowledgment is
written, has been signed on each and every page thereof by the concerned parties and their
witnesses, 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___.
