Civil Code · Book IV: Obligations and Contracts · Title VIII: Lease

Article 1651

Chapter 2: Lease of Rural and Urban Lands · Sec. 1: General Provisions

Unamended since 1950

Current text, as of October 24, 2026

Without prejudice to his obligation toward the sublessor, the sublessee is bound to the lessor for all acts which refer to the use and preservation of the thing leased in the manner stipulated between the lessor and the lessee. (1551)

Consolidated by Alleba from the text of Republic Act No. 386 (Lawphil and the Supreme Court E-Library). Book I provisions on marriage, family relations and parental authority were repealed by the Family Code (Executive Order No. 209, 1987) and are shown for reference only. For information and research only, and not legal advice. For certified copies, refer to the Official Gazette or the issuing agency.