LEASE CONTRACT

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

This CONTRACT OF LEASE is made and executed at the City of _____, this day of
_______________, 20__, by and between:
(NAME OF LESSOR), of legal age, single/married to (Name of spouse if any), Filipino,
and with residence and postal address at (Address), hereinafter referred to as the LESSOR.
-AND(NAME OF LESSEE), Filipino and with residence and postal address at (Address),
hereinafter referred to as the LESSEE.
WITNESSETH; That
WHEREAS, the LESSOR is the owner of THE LEASED PREMISES, a residential property
situated at (Address of property to be leased);
WHEREAS, the LESSOR agrees to lease-out the property to the LESSEE and the LESSEE is
willing to lease the same;
NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing premises, the LESSOR leases
unto the LESSEE and the LESSEE hereby accepts from the LESSOR the LEASED premises,
subject to the following:
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. PURPOSES: That premises hereby leased shall be used exclusively by the LESSEE for
residential purposes only and shall not be diverted to other uses. It is hereby expressly agreed
that if at any time the premises are used for other purposes, the LESSOR shall have the right to
rescind this contract without prejudice to its other rights under the law.
2. TERM: This term of lease is for ONE (1) YEAR. from (Date) to (Date) inclusive. Upon its
expiration, this lease may be renewed under such terms and conditions as my be mutually agreed
upon by both parties, written notice of intention to renew the lease shall be served to the
LESSOR not later than seven (7) days prior to the expiry date of the period herein agreed upon.
3. RENTAL RATE: The monthly rental rate for the leased premises shall be in PESOS:
AMOUNT IN WORDS (P 00,000.00), Philippine Currency. All rental payments shall be payable
to the LESSOR.

4. DEPOSIT: That the LESSEE shall deposit to the LESSOR upon signing of this contract and
prior to move-in an amount equivalent to the rent for THREE (3) MONTHS or the sum of
PESOS: AMOUNT IN WORDS (P 00,000.00), Philippine Currency. wherein the two (2)
months deposit shall be applied as rent for the 11th and 12th months and the remaining one (1)
month deposit shall answer partially for damages and any other obligations, for utilities such as
Water, Electricity, CATV, Telephone, Association Dues or resulting from violation(s) of any of
the provision of this contract.
5. DEFAULT PAYMENT: In case of default by the LESSEE in the payment of the rent, such as
when the checks are dishonored, the LESSOR at its option may terminate this contractand eject
the LESSEE. The LESSOR has the right to padlock the premises when the LESSEE is in default
of payment for One (1) month and may forfeit whatever rental deposit or advances have been
given by the LESSEE.
6. SUB-LEASE: The LESSEE shall not directly or indirectly sublet, allow or permit the leased
premises to be occupied in whole or in part by any person, form or corporation, neither shall the
LESSEE assign its rights hereunder to any other person or entity and no right of interest thereto
or therein shall be conferred on or vested in anyone by the LESSEE without the LESSOR'S
written approval.
7. PUBLIC UTILITIES: The LESSEE shall pay for its telephone, electric, cable TV, water,
Internet, association dues and other public services and utilities during the duration of the lease.
8. FORCE MAJEURE: If whole or any part of the leased premises shall be destroyed or
damaged by fire, flood, lightning, typhoon, earthquake, storm, riot or any other unforeseen
disabling cause of acts of God, as to render the leased premises during the term substantially
unfit for use and occupation of the LESSEE, then this lease contract may be terminated without
compensation by the LESSOR or by the LESSEE by notice in writing to the other.
9. LESSOR'S RIGHT OF ENTRY: The LESSOR or its authorized agent shall after giving
due notice to the LESSEE shall have the right to enter the premises in the presence of the
LESSEE or its representative at any reasonable hour to examine the same or make repairs therein
or for the operation and maintenance of the building or to exhibit the leased premises to
prospective LESSEE, or for any other lawful purposes which it may deem necessary.
10. EXPIRATION OF LEASE: At the expiration of the term of this lease or cancellation
thereof, as herein provided, the LESSEE will promptly deliver to the LESSOR the leased
premises with all corresponding keys and in as good and tenable condition as the same is now,
ordinary wear and tear expected devoid of all occupants, movable furniture, articles and effects
of any kind. Non-compliance with the terms of this clause by the LESSEE will give the LESSOR
the right, at the latter's option, to refuse to accept the delivery of the premises and compel the
LESSEE to pay rent therefrom at the same rate plus Twenty Five (25) % thereof as penalty until
the LESSEE shall have complied with the terms hereof. The same penalty shall be imposed in
case the LESSEE fails to leave the premises after the expiration of this Contract of Lease or
termination for any reason whatsoever.

11. JUDICIAL RELIEF: Should any one of the parties herein be compelled to seek judicial
relief against the other, the losing party shall pay an amount of One Hundred (100) % of the
amount clamed in the complaint as attorney's fees which shall in no case be less than P50,000.00
pesos in addition to other cost and damages which the said party may be entitled to under the
law.
12. This CONTRACT OF LEASE shall be valid and binding between the parties, their
successors-in-interest and assigns.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, parties herein affixed their signatures on the date and place above
written.

(Name of Lessor)
LESSOR

(Name of Lessee)
LESSEE

Signed in the presence of:

_____________________________

______________________________

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Republic of the Philippines)
_________________________) S.S
BEFORE ME, personally appeared:
Name
(Name of Lessor)
(Name of Lessee)

CTC Number
10000000
10000000

Date/Place Issued
February 24, 20__ / Cavite City
January 07, 20__ / Makati

Known to me and to me known to be the same persons who executed the foregoing instrument
and acknowledged to me that the same is their free and voluntary act and deed.
This instrument consisting of ____ page/s, including the page on which this acknowledgement is
written, has been signed on each and every page thereof by the concerned parties and their
witnesses, and and sealed with my notarial seal.
WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL, on the date and place first above written.
Notary Public
Doc. No.______;

Page No. ______;

Book No.______;
Series of 20___.
CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT
(For Household Workers)

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

This EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT is executed and entered and into by between:

EMPLOYER: _____________________________________________________________
Address:
__________________________________________________________________
Telephone______________________________________________________________
___

B.

WORKER:
_______________________________________________________________
Address
:
______________________________________________________________
Civil Status : _____________________________
_________________________

Age:

Voluntarily binding themselves to the following terms and conditions:

1. DURATION OF EMPLOYMENT: _____ year(s) renewable; to commence from the

day the WORKER leaves the Philippines.
2.

DUTIES OF THE WORKER:

2.1
2.2

2.3
2.4
2.5

3.

To work diligently as a domestic WORKER for the duration of his/her

engagement.
To reside at the residence of the EMPLOYER, or upon arrangement in case of
Live-Out, be at the place of work on time to perform the formal duties of which
he/she has been engaged such as cooking, cleaning, house and yard cleaning,
and other household chores.
To abide by all the laws of the Host Country, and the Philippines, as represented
in this contract.
Employers
Initials
Not to receive any visitor at the workplace without prior knowledge
and consent
of the EMPLOYER. Likewise, WORKER shall not leave his/ her place of work
without the permission of the EMPLOYER.
To ask permission or make arrangement with EMPLOYER on the use of
Telephones and Internet.

DUTIES OF THE EMPLOYER:

3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6

To notify in writing the Office of the Labor Attach, Embassy of the

Philippines, 1600 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington DC 20036, within
ten (10) days after the arrival of the WORKER at the place of Employment.
To treat the WORKER in a just and humane manner
To issue corresponding Pay slip during Payday and to assist in the opening up of
a personal Bank Account.
In case where employee needs to drive as part of his/her function, Employer
should assist in the acquisition of the proper drivers license and inclusion in the
vehicles insurance.
To ensure that the WORKER receives such benefits enjoyed by other workers in
a comparable employment.
To assist the workers in the acquisition of proper identification, such as Social
Security Number ID/Card and other necessary Identification Cards.

4.

WAGES: At least US$ _______ per week based on 8 hours a day work, 40 hours per
week; to be paid on the 15th and the 30th of each work month.

5.

HOURS OF WORK, REST DAYS AND VACATION LEAVE: 8 hours/ day, 5 days
a week; with two rest days.

5.1 Work in excess of 8 hours shall entitle the WORKER to overtime pay. Work
performed during rest days and legal holidays shall entitle him/her to premium
pay in accordance with the law of the place of employment.
5.2 WORKER shall be entitled to one (1) month paid vacation leave for two years
service. Such holidays shall be enjoyed at a time mutually agreed upon by the
EMPLOYER and the WORKER.

5.3 The EMPLOYER may NOT require the WORKER to remain at the
EMPLOYERS home or at the place of employment during his/her free time.
WORKER can leave the workplace when he/ she are off from work.
6.

TRANSPORTATION:
6.1

6.2
6.3

7.

EMPLOYER shall provide the WORKER free passage to the place of

employment and return to the Philippines, UNDER ALL CIRCUMSTANCES,
Employers Initials
except Termination by the Worker without just cause and/or without a 30 day
notice.
Should Termination of the Contract during a PROBATIONARY PERIOD is
necessary, EMLOYER shoulders the repatriation expense.
In case of death of the employee, the REPATRIATION OF REMAINS and other
Personal Belongings, to the Philippines, in shall be at the EMPLOYERS
expense.

MEDICAL AND DENTAL SERVICES: Free emergency medical or dental services

in the event the WORKER suffers personal injury by accident or occupational disease.
7.1 EMPLOYER shall pay or arrange with the appropriate authority for payment of
health insurance compensation in accordance with the Countrys workmens
compensation law. EMPLOYER shall defray or insure that expenses necessarily
incurred by the WORKER on account of medical treatment, including
maintenance in the hospital while incapacitated shall be available.
7.2
WORKER shall be paid his/her basic wage for the duration of such
illness or disability. Sick leaves with pay shall not exceed thirty (30) days for
the two-year employment.
7.3
In the event of a medical practitioner certifying that the WORKER is
unfit for further service with the EMPLOYER, the latter shall immediately take
steps to repatriate the WORKER at the cost of the EMPLOYER.
7.4 EMPLOYER shall notify the Labor Attach or the Consul General of the
nearest Philippine Consulate in case of accident or death of the WORKER. The
EMPLOYER shall assist said officials in winding up the affairs of the
WORKER.

8.

TERMINATION OF CONTRACT:
8.1

8.2

Termination by EMPLOYER: EMPLOYER may terminate this contract on the

following just causes: serious misconduct or willful disobedience by the
WORKER of the lawful orders of the EMPLOYER or immediate household
members in connection with his/her work; habitual neglect of duties by the
WORKER; violation of the laws of the host country. EMPLOYER shall shoulder
the repatriation expense.
Termination by the WORKER: WORKER may terminate the contract
WITHOUT JUST CAUSE by serving a written notice to the EMPLOYER at least

8.3

9.

10.

one (1) month in advance. Without such notice, the WORKER shall shoulder
his/her return transportation. WORKER may also terminate the contract without
serving any notice to the EMPLOYER for any of the following just cause: When
the WORKER is maltreated by the EMPLOYER or any of his household; when
the EMPLOYER violates the terms and conditions of this Contract; when the
EMPLOYER commits any of the following acts deliberate non payment of
salary, physical molestation and physical assault. EMPLOYER shall pay for the
repatriation expenses.
Termination due to illness: Either party may terminate the contract on the grounds
of illness, disease or injury suffered by the WORKER where the latters continued
employment is prohibited by law or is prejudicial to his/her health as well as the
health of the EMPLOYER and his household. EMPLOYER shall shoulder the
cost of repatriation.

REMITTANCE: EMPLOYER shall assist the WORKER in the regular remittance of

his/her monthly salaries to his/her beneficiaries in the Philippines through normal
banking channels.

BOARD AND LODGING: Free food and accommodation in case of Live-In

11.

DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER EXPENSES: Visa, Work

Permits, Philippine Government Expenses and other expenses incurred to facilitate the
hiring process, shall be at the EMPLOYERS expense and shall not be returned or
repaid by the EMPLOYEE, UNDER ANY CINRCUMSTANCES.

12.

EXTENSION OF VISA: EMPLOYER agrees to be responsible for the extension of

visa or work permits of the WORKER while under his employ and at the
EMPLOYERS expense.

13.

PAYMENT OF TAXES: The EMPLOYER shall assist the WORKER in filing all
required tax returns.

14.

WORKERS DOCUMENTS: WORKER shall retain possession of his/her personal

effects / documents at all times. The WORKERS passport, copy of contract and
personal property shall not be withheld from the WORKER.

15.

GENERAL PROVISIONS:
15.1
15.2

Any variations or additions to the terms of this contract for its duration shall be
made only with the approval of the Philippine Labor Attach.
The Labor Attach shall be notified by the EMPLOYER should the WORKER be
terminated for any reason.

15.3

EMPLOYER shall ensure that the WORKER, upon arrival, holds a true copy of
this contract as certified by the Philippine Embassy or the Consulate General as
the case may be.

I N W I T N E S S W H E R E O F , the contracting parties have read carefully and fully

understood the terms and conditions of this contract, hereunto set their
signatures, THE EMPLOYER on this ______ day of _____________ 20___ at
_________________________________and the WORKER in this ____ day of
__________20____, at __________________________________.
______________________
WORKER

__________________________
EMPLOYER

________________________
Witness

__________________________
Witness