Civil Code of the Philippines, Article 1687

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Republic Act No. 386 Civil Code of the Philippines, Book IV Obligations and Contracts, Title VIII Lease, Chapter 2 Lease of Rural and Urban Lands, Section 4 Special Provisions for the Lease of Urban Lands

Article 1687. If the period for the lease has not been fixed, it is understood to be from year to year, if the rent agreed upon is annual; from month to month, if it is monthly; from week to week, if the rent is weekly; and from day to day, if the rent is to be paid daily. However, even though a monthly rent is paid, and no period for the lease has been set, the courts may fix a longer term for the lease after the lessee has occupied the premises for over one year. If the rent is weekly, the courts may likewise determine a longer period after the lessee has been in possession for over six months. In case of daily rent, the courts may also fix a longer period after the lessee has stayed in the place for over one month.