Can you explain in detailed Article 1687 of the Civil Code of the Philippines?

 

According to Article 1687, the manner of payment determines lease contract: If the period for the

lease has not been fixed, the lease will be interpreted as supposed to be paid year to year. If the

rent agreed upon is annual, the payment should be done from month to month. If it is monthly,

payment should be from week to week; if the rent is weekly, payment is from day to day.

Since most rent payment are based on a monthly contract, a month to month lease is supposed to

expire at the end of each month and only then can the lessor demand a vacation. After a vacating

notice, the lessee's right to continue being in possession ceases and her possession becomes one

of detainer.

Step-by-step explanation

Nonetheless, even though a monthly rent is paid, and no period for the lease has been

established, the courts may fix a longer term for the lease after the lessee has occupied the

premises for over one year. If the rent is weekly, the courts may equally determine a longer

period after the lessee has been in ownership for over six months. In event of daily rent, the

courts may also fix an extensive period after the lessee has stayed in the place for over one

month. This is to ensure that the tenant, who has proven to be reliable over the periods provided

for, has adequate time to look for money without being kicked out.