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Article 1659

RA 386 · Civil Code of the PhilippinesKey provision

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If the landlord or the tenant should not comply with the obligations set forth in articles 1654 and 1657, the aggrieved party may ask for the rescission of the contract and indemnification for damages, or only the...

Official text — RA 386

If the lessor or the lessee should not comply with the obligations set forth in articles 1654 and 1657, the aggrieved party may ask for the rescission of the contract and indemnification for damages, or only the latter, allowing the contract to remain in force. (1556)

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

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