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The Boarding House Tenancy Agreement serves as a crucial legal instrument in the Philippine residential rental market, specifically designed for boarding house arrangements where tenants rent individual rooms or spaces with shared facilities. This document is essential when formalizing arrangements between boarding house operators and tenants, particularly common in educational districts and urban areas. It ensures compliance with Philippine rental laws, including the Rent Control Act and relevant provisions of the Civil Code, while addressing unique aspects of boarding house living such as shared facilities, house rules, and community standards. The agreement becomes particularly relevant for student housing, young professionals, and temporary residents, requiring careful attention to safety regulations, local government requirements, and specific provisions for common area usage and utility sharing.

1. Parties: Identifies and provides full details of the boarding house owner/operator and the tenant, including complete names, addresses, and contact information

2. Background: Brief context about the boarding house property and the purpose of the agreement

3. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the agreement including 'boarding house', 'common areas', 'house rules', 'rent', etc.

4. Property Details: Specific details about the room/space being rented, including room number, floor location, and included furnishings

5. Term of Agreement: Duration of the tenancy, start date, end date, and renewal terms

6. Rent and Payments: Rental amount, payment schedule, security deposit, advance payments, and utility charges

7. Rights and Obligations of the Landlord: Landlord's responsibilities including maintenance, repairs, utilities provision, and security

8. Rights and Obligations of the Tenant: Tenant's responsibilities including proper use of facilities, compliance with house rules, and maintaining cleanliness

9. House Rules: Standard rules governing conduct, visitors, quiet hours, use of common areas, and other behavioral expectations

10. Utilities and Services: Details about included utilities, additional charges, and service arrangements

11. Security and Safety: Safety protocols, emergency procedures, and security measures

12. Maintenance and Repairs: Procedures for reporting and handling maintenance issues and repairs

13. Termination: Conditions and procedures for early termination by either party

14. Dispute Resolution: Process for handling disagreements and conflicts

15. Governing Law: Specification that the agreement is governed by Philippine law