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Practice question: Sublease and Assignment

Multiple Choice Easy Jurisprudence

Practice question

Under Article 1649, may a lessee assign the lease without lessor consent?
  1. Always
  2. Only if the assignee is wealthy
  3. Not under the default rule, unless there is a contrary stipulation
  4. Only if a neighbor approves
  5. Yes, because assignment is identical to every sublease

Legal references

  • Civil Code, Article 1649: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/2/53360

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