Civil Code Art. 1667: Lease of Rural and

Statute: Civil Code
Article: Art. 1667
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. 1563a of the old Civil Code
Year: 1949

The provision

The lessee is responsible for the deterioration or loss of the thing leased, unless he proves that it took place without his fault. This burden of proof on the lessee does not apply when the destruction is due to earthquake, flood, storm or other natural calamity. (1563a)

Cases applying this article

College Assurance Plan v. Belfranlt Development G.R. No. 155604

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