Question

Scenario 1:

John, a tenant, received a notice from his landlord informing him of a rent increase to be effective the following month. The notice stated that the increase is in accordance with the rental escalation clause in their lease agreement. John believes that the increase is unreasonable and is considering disputing it. In this situation, discuss the legal period within which John should raise his objection and the consequences of failing to do so.

Scenario 2:

Marie purchased a faulty electronic device from a reputable seller. She later discovered that the device had a manufacturing defect and wants to avail of the warranty for repairs or replacement. However, the warranty provided by the seller is only valid for 6 months from the date of purchase. Marie decided to have the device repaired by a third-party technician and is now seeking reimbursement from the seller. Analyze whether Marie's claim for reimbursement is valid under the legal periods provided in the Civil Code and relevant laws.

Scenario 3:

Eric, a government employee, was issued a notice of suspension for alleged misconduct. Unsatisfied with the suspension, Eric filed an appeal with the Civil Service Commission (CSC) to contest the administrative penalty. However, the CSC denied Eric's appeal due to non-compliance with the prescribed legal period in filing the appeal. Discuss the importance of observing legal periods in administrative cases and the consequences of failing to adhere to them.

• Discuss the legal period within which John should raise his objection and the consequences of failing to do so.
• Analyze whether Marie's claim for reimbursement is valid under the legal periods provided in the Civil Code and relevant laws.
• Discuss the importance of observing legal periods in administrative cases and the consequences of failing to adhere to them.