THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into by and between: Fe M. Chan, of legal age, widow, Filipino and resident of 929 Valdez St., Sampaloc, Manila, herein after referred to as LESSOR And ____________________, of legal age, single/married to ____________________, Filipino and presently residing at ________________________________________ herein after referred to as LESSEE. WITNESSETH WHEREAS, the LESSOR is the lawful and absolute owner of a four (4) door, two (2) story concrete building located at No. 929 Valdez St., Sampaloc, Manila, covered by Transfer Certificates of Title Nos. 200873 of the Register of Deeds of Manila; WHEREAS, the LESSEE desire to rent the said apartment for a period of one (1) year from ____________________ to ____________________ particularly the above stated address; NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements made herein by the said parties, herein LESSOR and LESSEE hereby enter into this contract voluntarily on the following terms and conditions, to wit:
1. This lease contract is for a period of one (1) year as
stipulated herein above and may be renewed upon the termination of the lease period subject to such new terms and conditions as may be mutually agreed upon between the parties; 2. That the LESSEE shall make a deposit equivalent to two (2) months (P 15,000.00) and one month rental advance amounting to seven thousand five hundred pesos (P 7,500.00) wherein the deposit shall be paid or applied to any damages that may be incurred in the premises and to hold the said amount should the LESSEE refuse to pay unpaid rentals; 3. That the LESSEE shall maintain the leased premises in proper tenantable condition and shall faithfully comply with all laws, policies, rules and regulations of the government on liquor-drinking, vices, other nuisances and principally on sanitation and other safety measures. Bets of any kind will not be allowed in the leased premises; 4. That the LESSEE shall undertake minor repairs within the leased premises at his own expense and account. Major repairs, alterations and improvements to be introduced in the leased premises shall have written consent of the LESSOR. That all alterations and improvements to be introduced in the leased premises shall have the written consent of the LESSOR. That all alterations and improvements made shall become the property of the LESSOR at the expiration of the contract of the LESSEE, without any refund or reimbursement of the LESSEE whatsoever; 5. That the LESSEE hereby agrees to vacate the leased premises should he fail to pay two (2) months rental; 6. That the violations of any of the terms and conditions of this contract of lease shall be sufficient ground for the LESSOR to terminate the same in addition to his rights and under the existing laws. This will serve likewise as an authority to enter or padlock the leased premises for the purpose of redeeming possession of the same and to retain such personal properties belonging to the LESSEE to answer for whatever damages the LESSOR is entitled to;
7. That the LESSEE shall use the leased premises
exclusively for family dwelling and shall have no right to use the same for business purposes; The number of occupants of the premises herein leased is expressly limited to six (6) persons only. The LESSEE is not authorized to sublease or transfer to a third party the leased premises, or part thereof, nor dismantle, change later its set-up, without the prior written consent of the LESSOR. Non compliance herewith is a ground for the LESSOR to revoke this contract; 8. All bills for light and water are for the account of the LESSEE and shall be responsible for all acts and omissions of his family, maid, any and all other persons by this allowed access and coming damages to premises; and to replace those damages at his expense; 9. LESSOR shall be allowed periodic check-up of the premises leased for the purpose of ascertaining any need for necessary and urgent repairs to keep the unit habitable; 10. Should the LESSEE fail to pay the rent therein stipulated in accordance with the terms above setforth or violate any of the terms and conditions of this contract the LESSOR shall have the legal right to eject the LESSEE from the premises and to collect all unpaid rentals plus damages. 11. That for the use and occupancy of the above described premises, the LESSEE shall pay unto the LESSOR within the first week of the month of occupancy at the residence of the LESSOR a monthly rental of SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED PESOS (P 7,500.00); 12. In case of court litigation, by writing of the nonpayment of the last agreed rental on the date or any breach of this contract on the part of the LESSEE the LESSOR shall be entitled to collect from the LESSEE liquidated damages and attorneys fees; 13. That the premises leased have been received by the LESSEE in good, habitable condition;
14. That the LESSEE shall notify the LESSOR at least
thirty (30) days in advance should the LESSEE decide to abandon the leased premises; Remaining deposit and advanced payment are refundable after all the bills are cleared. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto affixed their signature this ____________________day of ____________________ 2001 at Manila, Philippines.