Civil Code Art. 1654: Lease of Rural and

Statute: Civil Code
Article: Art. 1654
Topic: Lease of Rural and Urban Lands
Book: BOOK IV Obligations and Contracts
Title: TITLE VIII LEASE
Chapter: CHAPTER 2 Lease of Rural and Urban Lands
Formerly: Art. 1554a of the old Civil Code
Year: 1949

The provision

The lessor is obliged: (1) To deliver the thing which is the object of the contract in such a condition as to render it fit for the use intended; (2) To make on the same during the lease all the necessary repairs in order to keep it suitable for the use to which it has been devoted, unless there is a stipulation to the contrary; (3) To maintain the lessee in the peaceful and adequate enjoyment of the lease for the entire duration of the contract. (1554a)

Cases applying this article

Doris U. Sunbanun v. Aurora B. Go G.R. No. 163280
Ensons Commercial Corporation v. Philippine National Railways G.R. No. 227648
Spouses Socrates Sy v. Andok'S Litson Corporation G.R. No. 192108
G.Q. Garments v. Angel Miranda G.R. No. 161722

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