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SUBLEASE AGREEMENT

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

This SUBLEASE AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made and executed at Baguio City, Province
of Benguet, this 12 November 2022, by and between:

________________________________________, Filipino, of legal age, married, and with


postal address at 62 Gumamela Street, Central Fairview, Baguio City, Benguet 2600,
hereinafter referred to as the SUBLESSOR

-and-

_____________________________________________, Filipino, of legal age, single, and with


postal address at _______________________________________________________,
hereinafter referred to as the SUBLESSEE

WITNESSETH: That

WHEREAS, the SUBLESSOR is leasing the “LEASED PROPERTY”, a One-bedroom


apartment, situated at 62 Gumamela St. Central Fairview, Baguio City, Benguet 2600, as
evidence by the _____________________________________________________ between
SUBLESSOR and _________________________________________________ dated 9
November 2022, the “LESSOR”, a copy of which is hereto attached as Annex “A”

WHEREAS, the SUBLESSOR is authorized to enter into this Agreement by the LESSOR as
evidenced by the written consent dated 9 November 2022, a copy of which is hereto attached
as Annex “B”

WHEREAS, the SUBLESSOR has offered for sublease and the SUBLESSEE desires to
sublease the LEASED PROPERTY

NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing premises and the mutual
covenants contained herein, the SUBLESSOR hereby subleases the LEASED PROPERTY to
the SUBLESSEE and the SUBLESSEE hereby accepts the same from the SUBLESSOR,
under the following terms and conditions:

1. TERM OF LEASE
The sublease shall start on 9 November 2022 and shall end on 9 November 2023, with
the option to renew under such terms and conditions as may be mutually agreed upon
by both parties.

2. RENTAL
a. RATE. The SUBLESSEE shall pay for the use of the LEASED PROPERTY the
monthly rate of Six Thousand Philippine Pesos (₱6,000.00), exclusive of utility bills
payment, to be paid in advance within Five (5) of every current month.
b. INCREASE IN RATE. Anytime the LESSOR increases monthly rent to the
SUBLESSOR the latter shall also increase its monthly rent to its SUBLESSEE.
c. UTILITY BILLS PAYMENT: The SUBLESSEE shall pay the utility bills due to the
SUBLESSOR (5) days before DUE DATE based on their monthly bill. The LEASED
PROPERTY has its own sub-meter to make sure the SUBLESSEE is only paying
utilities used in the said LEASED PROPERTY.
d. PENALTY FOR LATE PAYMENT OF RENT. A grace period of (3) days shall be
given from the date specified in this Agreement for the payment of the monthly rent and
any delayed payments thereafter shall be charged a penalty of Ten (10%) percent of the
rent.

3. ADVANCE RENT AND SECURITY DEPOSIT


The SUBLESSEE shall pay Twelve Thousand Philippine Pesos (₱12,000.00)
representing both the one (1) month advance rental, to be applied on the first month of
the sublease period, and One (1) month security deposit.
4. METHOD OF PAYMENT
Before moving in, the SUBLESSEE shall make the initial payment of the advance rent
and the security deposit under this Agreement in cash to the SUBLESSOR. Thereafter,
the monthly rent payments days of every current month. However, when said day falls
on a weekend or a legal holiday, the rent will be due on the first business day after said
date.
5. CONDITION OF PROPERTY
The SUBLESSEE has inspected the LEASED PROPERTY and has found the same to
be in a good habitable condition.
All furniture included in the LEASED PROPERTY shall be considered as part of the
LEASED PROPERTY.

6. USE OF LEASED PROPERTY


a. PURPOSE OF THE LEASE. The LEASED PROPERTY shall be used exclusively by
the SUBLESSEE for residential purposes only and may not be used for any other
purpose without the written consent of the SUBLESSOR.
The LEASED PROPERTY shall not be used for any illegal purpose or acts. If the
SUBLESSEE becomes aware of any illegal activities on the LEASED PROPERTY, the
SUBLESSEE shall notify the SUBLESSOR as well as the proper authorities. The
SUBLESSEE shale be responsible for any illegal acts or omissions of the
SUBLESSEE’s household members, guest, and visitors regardless of the fact the
SUBLESSEE was a party to or knew of said illegal acts or omissions in the LEASED
PROPERTY.
b. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS. The SUBLESSEE shall keep the LEASED
PROPERTY in a clean and sanitary condition and use and maintain any furniture and/or
appliances found in the LEASED PROPERTY with diligence of a good father of a family.
After the LEASED PROPERTY has been inspected and turned over to SUBLESSEE, all
general maintenance and repair works thereafter costing not more than Six Thousand
Philippine Pesos (₱6,000.00) shall be for the account of the SUBLESSEE without need
for reimbursement from SUBLESSOR.
The SUBLESSEE shall report to the SUBLESSOR of the need for any necessary
repairs on the LEASED PROPERTY that cost more than Six Thousand Philippine
Pesos (₱6,000.00) as soon as possible but in no case later than forty-eight (48) hours
the time the damage or need for repair was discovered.
The SUBLESSOR shall make or cause to make any necessary repairs upon receipt of
notice from the SUBLESSEE, LESSEE shall pay Six Thousand Philippine Pesos
(₱6,000.00) of the cost and the balance shall be for the account of the LESSOR. If the
LESSOR fails to make or cause to be made any urgent or necessary repairs within
three (3) working days from notice, the SUBLESSEE may make or cause the urgent or
necessary repairs to maintain the LEASED PROPERTY in a good and habitable
condition. Said repairs shall be for the account of the SUBLESSOR unless the damage
arose from the LESSEE’s fault or negligence or the fault of negligence of the
SUBLESSEE’s household member, guests, or other visitors.
If the damage arose from the SUBLESSEE’s fault or negligence or the fault of
negligence of the SUBLESSEE’s household members, guests, or other visitors, the
SUBLESSEE may make or cause the necessary repairs the cost of which shall be
entirely for the SUBLESSEE’s account provided that any poor workmanship may also
be undone and repaired at the SUBLESSEE’s account. Any damage shall be presumed
to be caused by the fault or negligence of SUBLESSEE unless the same was caused by
fortuitous events, acts of God, or force majeure.
c. IMPROVEMENTS AND ALTERATIOS The SUBLESSEE shall not make any
structural alteration, addition, or improvement on the LEASED PROPERTY without the
written consent of the SUBLESSOR.
Any and all improvements made on the LEASED PROPERTY shall automatically
belong to the LESSOR upon the expiration of this Agreement for any reason
whatsoever, with no obligation to reimburse or pay the value thereof to the
SUBLESSEE.
The LESSEE shall not drive nails, hooks, screws, etc. on the walls, ceiling or floors of
the LEASED PROPERTY without the prior written consent of the LESSOR.
d. EXTEDED GUESTS. The SUBLESSEE may not have any extended guests or
persons who have de facto moved into the LEASED PROPERTY without the written
consent of the SUBLESSOR. Extended guests are those persons whose stay in the
LEASED PROPERTY last longer than the following:
3 days
The SUBLESSEE shall ensure that not more than Two (2) persons, including extended
guests, shall reside in the LEASED PROPERTY at one time.
e. FIRE HAZARD AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. The SUBLESSEE shall not keep
or store or store flammable, combustible, or explosive materials inside or within the
LEASED PROPERTY, excepts for the following:
1 sealed tank of cooking gas for daily use.
f. UTILITIES. The SUBLESSEE shall be responsible for the payment of water,
electricity, landline phone, internet, cable tv, and other services and utilities.
g. SHORT-TERM SUB-RENTALS The SUBLESSEE shall not place the LEASED
PROPERTY up for any short term rental, including through online vacation rental sites.
h. PETS. The pet policy for the LEASED PROPERTY are as follows:
1. No animal with a history of biting people or other animals, or of the property
damage;
2. The SUBLESSEE shall clean and properly dispose of any waste of the per or
animal.
i. RULES AND REGULATIONS. The SUBLESSEE shall abide by the laws, ordinance,
rules, and regulations promulgated or shall be promulgated by the competent authorities
when it affects the occupancy of the LEASED PROPERTY.
j. NOTICE OF ABSENCE. The SUBLESSEE shale notify the SUBLESSOR in writing
two (2) days prior to the departure of SUBLESSEE of the intention to leave the LEASED
PROPERTY unoccupied temporarily for more than thirty (30) days.
k. LEASE CONTRACT. The SUBLESSEE agrees to abide by the terms and condition
of the
________________________________________________________ dated 9
November 2022, a copy of which is hereto attached.
7. TAXES
All real estate taxes levied or assessed against the LEASED PROPERTY shall be for
the account for the account of the SUBLESSEE.
8. RIGHT IF ENTRY OF SUBLESSOR
The SUBLESSOR or their authorized representative reserves the right to enter the
LEASED PROERTY as follows:
a. Upon a two (2) day notice to the SUBLESSEE before entry, at reasonable times, in
order to inspect the LEASED PROPERTY; make necessary or agreed repairs; to make
agreed decorations, alterations, or improvements; supply agreed services; or exhibit the
dwelling unit to prospective or actual purchases, mortgagees, tenants, worker or
contractors. The SUBLESSEE shall not unreasonably withhold consent upon receipt of
the said notice. “Reasonable times” shall mean 7:30 a.m to 8:00 p.m.
b. In time s of emergency, with or without the consent of the SUBLESSEE, for the
protection or preservation of the LEASED PROPERTY from causes that may result in
the destruction of the LEASED PROPERTY.
d. At any of the following circumstances:
1. With the consent of the SUBLESSEE
2. When the SUBLESSEE unreasonably withholds consent after the
above-mentioned notices.
3. Upon the conditions set forth in the
__________________________________________________________
e. The SUBLESSOR shall not abuse the right of access nor use it to harass
SUBLESSEE.
9. TERMINATION OF THE LEASE BY TH SUBLESSOR
The sublease may be terminated, at the discretion of the SUBLESSOR, under the
following circumstances:
a. If the SUBLESSEE assigns or subleases the LEASED PROPERTY, in whole or in
part, including the acceptance of boarders or bedspaces, without the written consent of
the SUBLESSOR;
b. If the SUBLESSEE has arrears in payment of rent for a total of three (3) months;
c. Upon the expiration of the sublease period, if the LESSOR/OWNER has a legitimate
need to repossess the LEASED PROPERTY for the LESSOR/OWNER own use or for
the use of an immediate member of the family of the LESSOR/OWNER as a residential
unit;
d. If there is a need to make necessary repairs on the LEASED PROPERTY to make
the LEASED PROPERTY safe and habitable due to an existing order of condemnation
by appropriate authorities; and
e. Upon the expiration of the period of sublease.
10.NOTICE OF TERMINATION BY THE SUBLESSOR
The SUBLESSOR may terminate the sublease by sending a written notice of
termination and a demand for the SUBLESSEE to surrender and vacate the LEASED
PROPERTY.
Provided that, if the cause for termination is due to the legitimate need to repossess the
LEASED PROPERTY, the SUBLESSOR shall send a written formal notice of the
decision to terminate the sublease at least three (3) months in advance of the intention
to repossess the LEASED PROPERTY.
11. RECIEPT OF NOTICE BY THE SUBLESSEE
All written notices from the SUBLESSOR, including but not limited to the written notice
to terminate the sublease and the written demand to vacate and surrender the LEASED
PROPERTY, shall be considered received on the date of the actual receipt by the
SUBLESEE or the SUBLESSEE’s authorized representative. If the SUBLESSEE of the
SUBLESSEE’s authorized representative refuse to receive the said written notices or if
the SUBLESSEE or the SUBLESSEE’s authorized representative cannot be found on
the LEASED PROPERTY, the written notice shall be considered received by the
SUBLESSEE on the date of the posting of the written notice one the main entrance to
the LEASED PROPERTY.
12. JUDICIAL EJECTMENT
The SUBLESSOR may commence judicial proceedings for ejectment upon the
SUBLESSEE’s failure to vacate and surrender the LEASED PROPERTY within the
period specified in the written demand to vacate the LEASED PROPERTY.
13. PRE- TERMINATION BY THE SUBLESSEE
The SUBLESSEE may pre-terminate the sublease:
a. Immediately through a written notice, upon a breach or default of the
SUBLESSOR of any terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT and the
SUBLESSOR fails to rectify the said breach or default written thirty (30) days
from notice if the breach or default does not impair the purpose and use of the
LEASED PROPERTY.
b. Immediately through a written notice, upon a breach or default of the
SUBLESSOR or any terms and condition of this AGREEMENT and said breach
or default impairs the purpose and use of the LEASED PROPERTY:
c. Upon a thirty (30) day notice, if the SUBLESSEE pre-terminates the sublease
without any just cause.
14. FORTUITOUS EVENTS
In case of damage to the LEASED PROPERTY due to fortuitous events such as flood,
earthquake, fire, war, or any other unforeseen events, the SUBLESSEE shall immediately give
notice to the SUBLESSOR as soon as possible, and in no case, less than forty-eight (48)
hours from the discovery of the said damage. The SUBLESSOR shall make the necessary
repairs for the SUBLESSOR’s account as provided for in this AGREEMENT provided that said
damage is not due to the fault or negligence of the SUBLESSEE. However, if the said damage
without the fault or negligence of the SUBLESSEE, makes the LEASED PROPERTY no linger
suitable for the purpose of this AGREEMENT, either party may terminate the sublease and any
advance rental already paid shall be refunded to the SUBLESSEE.
The SUBLESSEE agrees to act with reasonable diligence in mitigating the damage to the
LEASED PROPERTY.
15. RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT OR EXTENSION OF THE LEASE
The SUBLESSEE shall notify the SUBLESSOR in writing of his or her desire to renew the
sublease at lease sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of the GREEMENT, provided, however,
that the mere notification by the SUBLESSEE of the desire to renew the AGREEMENT shall
not be deemed as an automatic renewal of the sublease. The SUBLESSOR shall notify the
SUBLESSEE in writing at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the AGREEMENT if
the SUBLESSOR shall agree to renew or extend the sublease upon the terms and conditions
mutually agreed upon by both parties.
Failure of the SUBLESSEE to give the written notice of their intention to renew the sublease
within sixty (60) days or a failure to agree to terms and conditions for the renewal or extension
of the sublease entitles the SUBLESSOR to show the LEASED PROPERTY to prospective
new tenants in the manner provided above and, if proper, to hang a “For Rent” sign on the
LEASED PROPERTY.
16. RETURN OF LEASED PROPERTY
Upon the termination or expiration of the sublease, the SUBLESSEE shall immediately vacate
peacefully and completely surrender the LEASED PROPERTY to the SUBLESSOR in a good
and habitable condition, save for the natural wear and tear, and devoid of any occupants,
furniture, or other articles of any kind, save for the alterations and modifications, In which case
the proper provisions in this AGREEMENT shall apply.
17. ASSIGNEMENT AND SUBLEASE
The AGREEMENT may not be assigned and the LEASED PROPERTY may not be subleased
without the written consent of the SUBLESSOR.
18. NO WAIVER OF RIGHTS
Failure of the SUBLESSOR or SUBLESSEE to insist, in one or more instances, the strict
performance of any of the covenants of this AGREEMENT, or no exercise any portion herein
contained, shall thereafter not constructed as abandoned or cancellation or waiver of such
covenant or option. No waiver shall be deemed to have been made unless expressed in writing
and signed by SUBLESSOR or the SUBLESSEE.
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22. SEVERABILITY
The invalidity of any portion of this AGREEMENT will not and shall not be deemed to affect the
validity of any other provision. In the event that any provision of this AGREEMENT is held to
be invalid, the SUBLESSOR and the SUBLESSEE agree that remaining provision shall be
deemed in full force and effect as if they had been executed subsequent to the expungement
of the invalid provision.
23. ENTIRETY OF AGREEMENT
This AGREEMENT represents the entire agreement between the SUBLESSOR and the
SUBLESSEE and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, agreements, either oral
or written. This AGREEMENT maybe amended only by a written instrument signed and agreed
upon by both parties.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto affixed their signatures on the date and
place first stated above.

________________________________
Sublessor

___________________________________________
Sublessee

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