Article 1658
RA 386 · Civil Code of the Philippines
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The tenant may suspend the payment of the rent in case the landlord fails to make the necessary repairs or to maintain the tenant in peaceful and adequate enjoyment of the property leased.
Official text — RA 386
The lessee may suspend the payment of the rent in case the lessor fails to make the necessary repairs or to maintain the lessee in peaceful and adequate enjoyment of the property leased. (n)
Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)
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