Article 1673

RA 386 · Civil Code of the PhilippinesKey provision

ELI5— what this means for you

Grounds for judicial ejectment of a lessee: (1) end of lease period, (2) failure to pay rent, (3) violation of contract terms, (4) using the property for purposes other than agreed.

Key point

A landlord must go to court to eject a tenant — self-help eviction (padlocking, removing belongings) is illegal.

Official text — RA 386

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