Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Philippines
hi. i'm a student. i deposited my money to a landlady in a boarding house for reservation of the room(bedspace) but after 2-3 days, i cancelled my reservation. i told the landlady that i will get the money back. i just gave it to her. we have no lease contract. she told me that she will only give back half of the money that i have deposited to her because according to her, it is a penalty. i haven't even occupied the room. i'm just only a student. what shall i do?
Asked on 6/14/12, 10:32 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
VOLTAIRE T. DUANO
VOLTAIRE T. DUANO LAW OFFICE
The landlady cannot charge the penalty as it appears that you have no agreement, written or oral, regarding any penalty in the event of refund. File a complaint before the barangay having jurisdiction of the place.
Answered on 6/15/12, 10:36 pm
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