Consignation as a mode of extinguishing an obligation

By Persida Acosta

Oct 22, 2024 12:01 am

Dear PAO,

I rented out a commercial space with a fixed contract of 5 years and with a monthly rental of P35,000. Recently, the property owners refused to accept my rental payments because they wanted to terminate our lease contract. No valid reasons were provided by them as to why they want to terminate our contract, which is not even allowed under our lease agreement. What should I do with the accumulating rental payments which the property owners refuse to receive?

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