RENTAL AGREEMENT

THIS AGREEMENT is made this __________ day of _________________ 20_______

BETWEEN: _____________________________ (“the Landlord”) of the one part;
And
___________________________ (“the Tenant”) of the other part.

IT IS AGREED AS FOLOWS:
1. The Landlord lets to the Tenant the residential area known as
_________________________________________________________________ (“the Premise”)
2. The tenancy shall be from and including _______________________ (commencement date) to and including
______________________ (the expiration date), “the Term.”
3. The tenant shall pay to the landlord by way of rent the amount of ________________________ thousand pesos
only (________________) as monthly rent exclusive of homeowners association dues and utility bill payments
for the period of ___________________.
4. Where the tenancy may include the Landlord’s fixtures and fittings (”Fixtures and Fittings”) in the premises this
includes, among other things, all manners specified in an Inventory and Schedule of Condition (the Check-in
Inventory and Schedule of Condition).
5. The tenant shall use and utilize the leased premises exclusively for private residential purposes only. It shall not
be used for commercial, industrial and non-residential purposes.
6. Deposit
6.1. The sum of ___________________ thousand pesos only (_______________) paid after signing of this
contract shall be consumable and shall serve as security deposit (“the Deposit”)
6.2. The deposit has been taken for the following purposes:
6.2.1. Any damage, or compensation for damage, to the Premise, its Fixtures and Fittings, or for missing
items for which the Tenant may be liable, subject to an apportionment or allowance for fair wear and
tear, the age and condition of each, and any such item at the commencement of the tenancy, insured
risks and repairs that are the responsibility of the Landlord.
6.2.2. The reasonable costs incurred in compensating the Landlord for, or for rectifying or remedying any
major breach by the Tenant of the Tenant’s obligations under Agreement, including those relating to
the cleaning of the Premises and its fixtures and fittings.
6.2.3. Any unpaid accounts for utilities or water charges or environmental services or other similar services
or costs incurred at the Premises for which the Tenant is liable.
6.2.4. Any rent or other money due or payable by the Tenant under the tenancy of which the Tenant has
been made aware and which remains unpaid after the end of the tenancy.
6.2.5. The Landlord or the Agent may deduct from the Deposit at the termination or sooner termination of
the Tenancy any commission fees lost by the Agent as published in the Agent’s terms and conditions
of business from time to time, or any reasonable costs incurred by the Agent or the Landlord through
the early termination of the Tenancy by the Tenant. If there is any excess, the same way be returned
to the Tenant. Conversely, if there is any deficiency, the Tenant shall be liable to such deficiency.
6.2.6. Deposit if any shall be refunded on or fifteen (15) working days after the move out date.
7. Rights and Duties of every Homeowner
7.1. That a lessee, usufructuary, or legal occupant shall have the right of a homeowner as set forth under this
Act upon procurement of a written consent or authorization from the owner of the lot or housing unit.
7.2. The lessee shall qualify as a member with all the rights enumerated in this Act, including the duties and
obligations.
8. THE TENAT AGREES WITH THE LANDLORD as follows: -
8.1. Rent
8.1.1. To pay the rent according to the terms and conditions of this agreement whether formally demanded
or not accordance with clause 3 above.
 8.1.2. The tenant shall pay the Landlord interest at the rate of twelve percent (12%) per annum base rate
from time to time on any rent or any other money payable under this Agreement remaining unpaid
for more than fourteen (14) days after the day on which it became payable.
8.1.3. Lessee shall give notice in writing or verbal to lessor one (1) month before the expiration of this
lease agreement of their intention to renew this contract.
8.2. Conditions of Premises, Repair and Cleaning
8.2.1. To keep the interior of the Premises including any Fixtures and Fittings in good repair and condition
throughout the Term and also to keep the interior of the Premises in good decorative order and
condition through out the term. The Tenant is responsible for the cost of a professional cleaning at
the end of the Tenancy.
8.2.2. To use the Premises in a tenant like manner and to take reasonable care of the Premises including
repairs to any Fixtures and Fittings and to keep the Premises and any Fixtures and Fittings in a clean
and tidy condition throughout the term. To deliver up the Premises with vacant possession and the
Fixtures and Fittings at the Termination of the Term in a clean and tidy condition and in good order
and in accordance with the Tenant’s obligations and to deliver all keys to the Premises to the
Landlord or the Agent.
8.2.3. To maintain in good working and to repair the following Fixtures and Fittings until the Expiration or
Termination of the Tenancy:
8.2.3.1. Three (3) split type air-conditioning units
8.2.3.2. Four (4) wooden closets
8.2.3.3. 0ne (1) mounted wall fan
8.2.3.4. Two (2) water heaters
8.2.3.5. Two (2) bathroom mirrors
8.2.3.6. One (1) 25 meters water hose
8.2.3.7. One (1) water pressure tank
8.2.4. To make good and repair all the damages, breakages, and losses to the Premises and its contents that
may occur during the Term caused by the act or omission of the Tenant or any person who is residing
or sleeping in or visiting the Premises (with the exception of fair wear and tear).
8.2.5. The Tenant declares, upon commencement date of tenancy, that only a total of __________ persons
will be residing in the Premises from start of tenancy until the expiration of term. Who are as
follows:
1. ________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________
3. ________________________________________________
4. ________________________________________________
5. ________________________________________________
6. ________________________________________________
7. ________________________________________________
8. ________________________________________________
9. ________________________________________________
10. ________________________________________________
8.2.6. Overnight to one week or seven days stay of guests, friends or relatives is allowable but after the
time allotted the Tenant will be penalized for the extended stay of their friends or relatives. The
Tenant shall pay the penalty of five hundred pesos only (500.00 php) per person. This penalty fee
shall be added to the monthly rent.
8.2.7. To keep all electric lights in good working order and in particular to replace all defective electric or
water meters fuses, bulbs and fluorescent tubes as and when necessary.
8.2.8. To keep all air-conditioning units in good working condition and to pay for the cost of maintenance
and repair as and when necessary.
8.2.9. To keep in good working condition the water tank and the water pressure tank and the repair of the
said fixtures at the cost of the tenant as and when necessary.
8.2.10. To replace all broken glass in the Premises promptly with the same quality glass, where the Tenant
or any person who is residing or sleeping in or visiting the Premises causes the breakage.
8.2.11. To notify the Landlord promptly, and preferably in writing, as soon as any repairs and other
matters falling within the Landlord’s obligations to repair the Premises or the Fixtures and Fittings
come to the notice of the Tenant.
 8.2.12. Upon the Landlord or Landlord’s Agent giving the Tenant written notice requiring the Tenant to
carry out any repairs or other works for which the Tenant is responsible under this Agreement, to
carry out the same within a reasonable time.
8.2.13. To keep windows of the premises clean.
8.2.14. To wash and clean all items that may have become soiled during the Term.
8.2.15. No pet of any kind is allowed to live within and outside the boundaries of the Premises.
8.3. Access and Inspection
8.3.1. To permit the Landlord, or any superior Landlord, or the Landlord’s Agent or contractors or those
authorized by the Landlord, upon giving at least 24-hour notice in writing (except in an emergency)
to enter the Premises at all reasonable times for the purpose of inspection and repair, to include
inspection and repair to any adjoining or neighboring property.
8.3.2. To permit the Premises to be viewed during the last 2 months of the tenancy at all reasonable times
upon previous appointment during normal working hours made by any person who is or is acting on
behalf of a prospective purchaser or tenant of the Premises who is authorized by the Landlord or the
Landlord’s Agent to view the Premises and to erect “For Sale” or “For Rent” boards at their
discretion.
8.4. Illegal, Immoral Usage
8.4.1. Not to use the premises for any illegal, immoral or improper use.
8.4.2. Not to use, push, or consume in or about the premises during the continuance of this tenancy any
drugs mentioned int the Dangerous Drugs Act of 1972, as amended, or any other controlled
substances, the use of which may from this time on be prohibited or restricted by statute.
8.5. Inflammable Substances and Equipment
8.5.1. Not to keep any dangerous or inflammable goods, materials, or substances in or on the Premises
apart from those required for general household use.
8.6. Nuisance and Noise
8.6.1. Not to use the Premises or allow others to use the Premises in a way which causes a nuisance,
annoyance, or damage to neighboring, adjoining or adjacent property, or to the owners or occupiers
of them. This includes any nuisance caused by noise exceeding 50 decibels.
8.7. Utilities
8.7.1. Not to tamper or interfere with or alter or add to the gas, water or electrical installations or meters in
or serving the Premises.
8.7.2. To pay all charges in respect of gas, water and electricity consumed on the Premises and all charges
in respect of any telephone installed on the Premises and the television cable fee. Charges falling due
partly during and partly before or after the tenancy will be apportioned. Unless stated on the tenancy
agreement.
8.8. Affixation of Items
8.8.1. No to place or exhibit any aerial, satellite dish, notice, advertisement, sign or board on the exterior of
the Premises or in the interior of the same without first obtaining the Landlord’s written consent,
such content not to be unreasonably withheld, and where such consent is granted, to meet all costs of
installation, removal and thereafter make good any resultant damage.
8.8.2. Not to affix any items to the walls of the Premises either internally or externally using glue, nails,
picture hooks or sticky tape without the Landlord’s prior written consent, such consent not to be
unreasonably withheld.
8.9. Washing
8.9.1. Not to hang any washing, clothes, or other articles outside the Premises or otherwise than in such
place as the landlord may designate or permit and not to hang or place wet or damp articles of
washing upon any item or room heater.
8.10. Refuse
8.10.1. To remove all rubbish from the Premises and to place the same within the dustbin or receptacles
provided and in the case of any dustbins to ensure that all rubbish is placed and kept inside a plastic
bin liner before placing such dustbin.
8.11. Smoking
8.11.1. Not to smoke or permit any guest or visitor to smoke tobacco or any other substance in the
Premises. Unless permitted by the tenancy agreement.
8.12. Garden
 8.12.1. To keep the garden in the same character, weed free and in good order to cut the grass at
reasonable intervals during the growing season.
9. THE LANDLORD AGREES WITH THE TENANT as follows: -
9.1. Quiet Enjoyment
9.1.1. That the Tenant paying the rent and performing and observing the obligations on the Tenant’s part
contained in this Agreement shall peaceably hold and enjoy the Premises during the Term without
any unlawful interruption by the Landlord or any person rightfully claiming under, through or in trust
for the Landlord.
9.2. Repair
9.2.1. To keep in repair and proper working order all mechanical and electrical items including all air-
conditioning units, refrigeration, ovens, range hoods, washing machines, dishwashers and other
similar mechanical or electrical appliances belonging to the Landlord as are included in the Check-in
Inventory provided that this Agreement shall not be construed as requiring the Landlord to carry out
any works for which the Tenant is liable by virtue of his or her duty to use the Premises and the
equipment and effects in a tenant-like manner. Simply stated, the Landlord may do ordinary
maintenance repair in the Premises at the Costs of the Tenant.
10. IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED as flows: -
10.1. Any agreement or obligation on the part of the Tenant (howsoever expressed) to do or no to da any
particular act or thing hall also be construed as an obligation on the part of the Tenant no to permit or
allow the same act on the part of any other person(s).
10.2. To follow and obey whatever Rules and Regulations imposed by the subdivision or Community
Association or Developer
10.3. Association Fees or Subdivision fees payable during the term of this lease shall be for the sole account of
the Tenant.
10.4. Reimbursement
10.4.1. Where the Landlord is entitled to do anything at the cost or expense of the Tenant, then the Tenant
shall pay the amount incurred to the Landlord promptly when requested or the Landlord may treat
this expense as a deductible sum from the Deposit.
10.5. Definitions
10.5.1. References to “the Premises” include reference to any part or parts of the Premises and cartilage of
the same together with the garden, garage and parking space (if applicable).
10.5.2. References to “Fixtures and Fittings” means all items contained in the Inventory and signed on
behalf of the parties at the commencement of the Agreement or any items replacing them, including
references to any of the fixtures, fittings, furnishings or effects, floor ceilings and wall ornaments.
10.5.3. References to “the Term” or “the Tenancy” include any extension or continuation of the
Agreement or any statuary periodic tenancy which may arise following expiry or determination of
the period of the Term specified in clause 2.
10.5.4. “the Deposit” means any single amount of money paid by the Tenant or a Third Party to the
Landlord under the tenancy as security against the performance of the Tenant’s obligation under the
tenancy, the discharge of any liabilities, any damage to the Premises and/or non-payment of rent
during the tenancy.
10.5.5. “the Deposit Holder” as mentioned in the Prescribed information pages attached to this Agreement
is the person, firm or company who holds the Deposit.
10.5.6. “Relevant Persons” mentioned in the Prescribed Information pages attached to this Agreement
means any other person or company paying the Deposit on behalf of the Tenant e.g. local authority,
parent or guarantor.
10.5.7. The expression “Landlord” shall include anyone lawfully entitled to the Premises upon the
termination of the tenancy.
10.5.8. “the Check-in Inventory and Schedule of Condition” means the document drawn up prior to the
commencement of the tenancy by the Landlord, the Landlord’s Agent or the Inventory Clerk.
10.5.9. “the Tenant” includes anyone to whom the tenancy has been lawfully transferred.
10.5.10. “Permitted Occupier,” if used in the Agreement, includes any person who is licensed by the
Landlord to reside at the Premises and who will be bound by all the terms of this Agreement apart
from the payment of rent.
10.5.11. Where the Tenant is more than one person the Tenant’s covenants are joint and several. The
expression “joint and several” means that jointly the Tenants are responsible for the payment of all
 rent and all liabilities falling upon the Tenants during the tenancy or any extension of it as well as
any breech of the Agreement and individually each Tenant is responsible for payment of all rent and
all liabilities falling upon the Tenants as well as any breach of the Agreement until all debts have
been discharged in full.
10.6. Forfeiture
10.6.1. If at any time the rent or any part of the rent shall remain unpaid for 14 days after becoming
payable (whether formally or legally demanded or not); or if any agreement or obligation on the
Tenant’s part shall not be performed or observed; or of the Tenant shall become bankrupt or enter
into a Voluntary Agreement with his/her Creditors then the Landlord may re-enter upon the
Premises, exclude the Tenants and members of his/her household from the Premises and padlock the
same, retain whatever personal properties of the Tenant that may be found therein to be disposed of
according to law in order to answer, partially or totally, for the Tenant’s obligations, and at that time
the tenancy shall end, but the Landlord retains the right to take action against the Tenant in respect of
any breach of the Tenant’s agreements and obligations contained in the tenancy, including but not
limited to the prosecution of the Tenant for the crime of estafa, if warranted;
10.7. IT IS HEREBY AGREED BY BOTH PARTIES THAT:
10.7.1. In case the TENAT decides to vacate the said premises before the expiration of the period of lease,
the TENANT shall give a 30-day written notice to the LANDLORD, and that the lease thereon shall
automatically be terminated and the LANDLORD may re-enter the leased premises. In such event,
the LANDLORD, shall forfeit the ________ (___) deposit paid for the lease premises and the
LANDLORD shall immediately have the right to lease the same premises to any person or entity.
10.7.2. Non-payment of rental or default for one (1) month on the part of the TENANT for whatever
causes for purpose herein, the TENANT herby expressly waives force majeure as cause, and herby
expressly authorizes the LANDLORD or his/her authorized representative or any police authorities
to padlock the leased premises, and lease the same to other parties without the need of formal notice
or judicial authorization and this contract of lease shall become automatically terminated. The said
premises shall be vacated peacefully by the TENANT for LANDLORD to hold and enjoy
henceforth.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, parties herein affixed their signatures on the date and place above written.

 ___________________________________ ________________________________

LESSOR                                                LESSEE
 Signed in the presence of:

 ______________________________________                  ___________________________________

 
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

 Republic of the Philippines)

_________________________) S.S

 BEFORE ME, personally appeared:

 (Name) CTC Number Date/Place Issue

 ______________________________ (Name of Lessor)                    

______________________________ (Name of Lessee)                  

 Known to me and to me known to be the same persons who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged
to me that the same is their free and voluntary act and deed.

 This instrument consisting of ____ page/s, including the page on which this acknowledgement is written, has been
signed on each and every page thereof by the concerned parties and their witnesses, and sealed with my notarial seal.

 WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL, on the date and place first above written.

Notary Public

Doc. No.______;

Page No. ______;

Book No.______;

Series of 20___.