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RA 3844 Section 15

RA 3844 Section 15

Section 15

SEC. 15. Agricultural Leasehold Contract in General.&mdashThe agricultural lessor and the agricultural lessee shall be free to enter into any kind of terms, conditions or stipulations in a leasehold contract, as long as they are not contrary to law, morals or public policy. A term, condition or stipulation in an agricultural leasehold contract is considered contrary to law, morals or public policy: (1)If the agricultural lessee is required to pay a rental in excess of that which is hereinafter provided for in this Chapter; (2)If the agricultural lessee is required to pay a consideration in excess of the fair rental value as defined here in, for the use of work animals and/or farm implements belonging to the agricultural lessor or to any other person; or (3)If it is imposed as a condition in the agricultural leasehold contract:(a) that the agricultural lessee is required to rent work, animals or to hire farm implements from the agricultural lessor or a third person, or to make use of any store or services operated by the agricultural lessor or a third person; or (b) that the agricultural lessee is required to perform any work or render any service other than his duties and obligations provided in this Chapter with or without compensation; or (c) that the agricultural lessee is required to answer for any fine, deductions and/or assessments. Any contract by which the agricultural lessee is required to accept a loan or to make payment therefor in kind shall also be contrary to law, morals or public policy.

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Other provisions in CHAPTER I.&mdashAGRICULTURAL LEASEHOLD SYSTEM

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CitationRA 3844 Section 15 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)

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