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A Lease Surrender Letter is essential when both landlord and tenant agree to terminate a lease agreement before its scheduled end date. This document, governed by Philippine property law and the Civil Code of the Philippines, formally documents the mutual agreement to end the lease early and outlines the terms of surrender. It typically includes details about the property, original lease reference, surrender date, condition requirements, final settlements, and mutual releases. The Lease Surrender Letter is particularly important in the Philippine context as it provides legal protection for both parties and ensures compliance with local property regulations. It should be used whenever an early lease termination is agreed upon, whether for commercial or residential properties, and serves as official documentation of the changed legal relationship between the parties.
