Civil Code · Book IV: Obligations and Contracts · Title VIII: Lease
Chapter 2: Lease of Rural and Urban Lands · Sec. 1: General Provisions
Current text, as of October 24, 2026
The provisions governing warranty, contained in the Title on Sales, shall be applicable to the contract of lease.
In the cases where the return of the price is required, reduction shall be made in proportion to the time during which the lessee enjoyed the thing. (1553)
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 Book I provisions on marriage, family relations and parental authority were repealed by the Family Code (Executive Order No. 209, 1987) and are shown for reference only.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.