Article 1655

RA 386 · Civil Code of the PhilippinesKey provision

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If the thing leased is totally destroyed by a fortuitous event, the lease is extinguished.

Official text — RA 386

If the thing leased is totally destroyed by a fortuitous event, the lease is extinguished. If the destruction is partial, the lessee may choose between a proportional reduction of the rent and a rescission of the lease. (n)

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

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