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Under Republic Act 3844, the share tenancy arrangement was abolished. In its place, the law established the leasehold tenancy relationship between farmer-tiller and the owner
Under Republic Act 3844, the "share tenancy" arrangement was abolished. In its place, the law established the "leasehold tenancy" relationship between farmer-tiller and the owner of the farm land. The land covered under RA 3844 must be an agricultural land as defined under the law. Also significant and important in the provisions of RA 3844 is the "security of tenure" of the farmer-lessee. It means that the farmer-lessee cannot be ousted from the farm land even if the period of the leasehold contract expired, or that the land being tilled by the farmer-lessee was sold or that the possession has been alienated by the owner of the land.
Mr. Ramos is an occupant possessor of a piece of land in a residential area with an area of 200 square meters. In the said area, Mr. Ramos planted bananas and cassava. As rental on the land, Mr. Ramos pays the owner of the land (Mr. Acal) Php 500.00 a month. Several months thereafter, Mr. Acal gave notice to Mr. Ramos that he should vacate the land because he is going to build structures on the land and put up a poultry farm. Mr. Ramos refused to leave and argued that he has a "security of tenure" under a leasehold tenancy scheme protected by Republic Act. 3844. Further, he claims that his paying Mr. Acal a monthly rental has established a "de jure" leasehold relationship with the owner of the land. Mr. Ramos insists on his claim of security of tenure and his rights under the law (RA 3844).
Is Mr. Ramos correct in his claim and arguments? Why? Explain.
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