⚠ CRITICAL UPDATE — Read Before Leaving
1. Signer: Gary's sister signs the lease in her own name as lessee (not as Gary's agent). This is valid without an SPA. The lease will be in her name; the OPC/corporation structure gets sorted later. Make sure she brings a valid government ID.
2. Ruping is a middleman. He is the contact person — he does NOT own the land. The actual landowner is currently unknown. You cannot sign a valid lease with Ruping unless he can show a notarized SPA from the landowner authorizing him to lease. The #1 mission at the barangay hall is to identify the actual owner. Check with the Register of Deeds in Malolos if needed. No owner ID = no signing today.
HOW TO USE: Print Sections 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, and 9 for field use. Rain ticks boxes and writes PHP amounts on paper. Gary follows on WhatsApp video. Photos → Google Drive folder Paombong-Ocular-2026-05-05. Do NOT sign anything unless (a) the actual landowner is identified and verified, (b) every red flag in Section 5 has cleared, and (c) Gary gives verbal go on a recorded call.
1 Today's Game Plan — May 5, 2026
| # | Stop | Time | Duration | On-Site (Rain) | Gary (Remote) |
|---|
| 1 | Barangay Hall — first stop Identify actual landowner here | 8:30 AM | 60–90 min | Rain + Gary's sister asks questions | Available on WhatsApp |
| 2 | Site Ocular Inspection | 10:00 AM | 2–3 hrs | Rain + caretaker (if present) | WhatsApp video walk-through |
| 3 | Lunch / Debrief Call | 1:00 PM | 45 min | Rain shares photos + repair total | Full review call |
| 4 | Negotiation w/ Ruping | 2:00 PM | 60–90 min | Rain leads (Gary on speaker) | LIVE on call |
| 5 | Payment Method Decision | 3:30 PM | 30 min | Discuss schedule with Ruping | LIVE on call |
| 6 | Document Checklist | 4:00 PM | 45 min | Rain inspects originals, photographs | Reviews photos |
| 7 | Sign Today / Defer Decision | 5:00 PM | — | Joint decision | Joint decision |
⛔ No signature without Gary's explicit verbal GO on a recorded call
⛔ No cash handover today — only after signed + notarized lease
⛔ Photograph ALL original documents (front + back)
⛔ If Gary is unreachable at any decision point — DEFER, do not sign
⛔ RUPING CANNOT SIGN AS LESSOR unless he has a notarized SPA from the actual landowner. The lease must be signed by the titleholder or their authorized representative. Confirm actual owner identity before proceeding.
2 Ocular Inspection Checklist
Bring: tape measure · smartphone (camera + GPS) · refractometer or salinity strip · notebook · this printout · water bottle · boots
2.1 — Dikes & Embankments
| □ | Check | Good ✓ | Bad ✗ | Repair Cost (₱) | Photo # |
|---|
| □ | Main dike cracks | No cracks > 2 cm wide; surface intact | Long cracks, vertical splits, mud seeping through | ₱3,000–15,000 per major crack | ___ |
| □ | Main dike height | ≥ 0.5 m above highest tide mark | Eroded to water level; tide overtops | ₱8,000–25,000 per 10 m rebuild | ___ |
| □ | Internal dikes (between boxes) | Solid, walkable, ≥ 1.5 m wide | Slumped, narrow, leaks between boxes | ₱5,000–20,000 per box wall | ___ |
| □ | Erosion at dike base | Stable slope, vegetation holding | Undercut by tide/current; collapse risk | ₱4,000–12,000 per section | ___ |
| □ | Dike top width | ≥ 2 m — walkable + push-cart access | < 1 m — unsafe to walk | ₱10,000–30,000 widening | ___ |
| □ | Tree roots in dike | Grass roots only | Mature tree roots channeling water | ₱2,000–8,000 remove + patch | ___ |
| □ | Burrowing animals | No fresh holes visible | Crab/rat holes — major leak risk | ₱1,500–5,000 fill + compact | ___ |
Dike sub-total: ₱ __________
2.2 — Water Control Structures (Sluice / Flood Gates)
| □ | Check | Good ✓ | Bad ✗ | Repair Cost (₱) | Photo # |
|---|
| □ | Number of gates (need ≥ 2 main + 1 nursery) | All present, functional | Missing gates | ₱25,000–60,000 per new concrete gate | ___ |
| □ | Gate material | Concrete / PVC / treated hardwood | Rotting bamboo, rusted / broken metal | ₱8,000–35,000 per replacement | ___ |
| □ | Water-tightness | Dry on downstream side at high tide | Visible seepage | ₱3,000–15,000 reseal | ___ |
| □ | Screens / fingerling filters | Fine mesh, intact | Torn, missing, wrong gauge | ₱800–3,000 per gate | ___ |
| □ | Functionality (fully open / close) | Smooth operation | Stuck, broken handle, missing planks | ₱2,000–10,000 per gate | ___ |
| □ | Gate type (note) | Pisaan / prinsa / monk / wooden | — | — | ___ |
Gates sub-total: ₱ __________
2.3 — Pond Bottom & Water
| □ | Check | Good ✓ | Bad ✗ | Repair Cost (₱) | Photo # |
|---|
| □ | Mud / silt depth (push stick in) | 10–20 cm soft mud | > 30 cm — needs dredging | ₱15,000–40,000 per hectare | ___ |
| □ | Previous crop debris | Bottom relatively clean | Dead roots, plastic, scrap | ₱2,000–8,000 per hectare clearing | ___ |
| □ | Water color | Dark green / brown-green | Black, grey, oil sheen | (possible contamination) | ___ |
| □ | Smell | Earthy, slight algae | Rotten eggs (sulfide), chemical | (major flag — drying + lime needed) | ___ |
| □ | Salinity (refractometer) | 10–25 ppt | < 5 or > 35 ppt | Note tidal phase | ___ |
| □ | Visible dead fish / shrimp | None | Floating dead matter | (major flag) | ___ |
Pond bottom sub-total: ₱ __________
2.4 — Infrastructure & Utilities
| □ | Check | Good ✓ | Bad ✗ | Repair Cost (₱) | Photo # |
|---|
| □ | Road access for delivery truck | All-weather road within 100 m | Footpath only / floods in rain | ₱20,000–80,000 access road | ___ |
| □ | Electricity on-site | Power pole + meter present | No power; nearest pole ___ m | ₱1,500–₱2,500 per meter extension | ___ |
| □ | Water source / tidal intake | Canal/creek with good tidal flow | Stagnant, silted intake | ₱5,000–20,000 inlet rehab | ___ |
| □ | Water pump (if needed) | Working unit on-site | None / broken | ₱25,000–80,000 new pump | ___ |
| □ | Storage shed | Lockable, dry, > 4 m² | Missing or rotted | ₱15,000–60,000 build new | ___ |
| □ | Caretaker quarters | Habitable — roof, water, toilet | Uninhabitable / absent | ₱20,000–80,000 repair | ___ |
Infrastructure sub-total: ₱ __________
2.5 — Boundaries & Legal Markers
| □ | Check | Good ✓ | Issue ✗ | Note | Photo # |
|---|
| □ | Concrete corner markers visible | All 4+ corners marked | Missing markers | Match to TCT | ___ |
| □ | Visual area matches ~6 ha (≈245 m × 245 m) | Looks consistent | Significantly smaller | GPS-pin corners | ___ |
| □ | Encroachment from neighbors | Clear boundary | Neighbor crossing line | Major flag — may delay signing | ___ |
| □ | Mangrove / nipa buffer (DENR) | Intact 20 m strip on tidal water | Cleared — DENR risk | Confirm with Barangay | ___ |
2.6 — GPS & Site Notes (Rain to fill)
| GPS coordinates | [Drop pin in Google Maps — lat / long] |
| Site address | [FILL IN best description] |
| Water source name | [creek / canal name] |
| Nearest landmark | [FILL IN] |
| Adjoining operators | [FILL IN names if known] |
| Photo count | ____ photos taken | Video: ____ min |
3 Repair Cost Negotiation Anchor (Fill Before Meeting)
Total this table BEFORE walking into the Ruping meeting. This number is your primary leverage.
| Item | Severity | Est. Cost (₱) | Who Pays | Priority |
|---|
| Dike cracks / structural repair | | ₱ | | |
| Dike re-grading / heightening | | ₱ | | |
| Flood gate replacement | | ₱ | | |
| Sluice screen installation | | ₱ | | |
| Pond bottom dredging | | ₱ | | |
| Pond bottom clearing (debris) | | ₱ | | |
| Storage shed repair / build | | ₱ | | |
| Caretaker quarters repair | | ₱ | | |
| Electrical line extension | | ₱ | | |
| Water pump (purchase / repair) | | ₱ | | |
| Other: _______________ | | ₱ | | |
| TOTAL REPAIR ESTIMATE | ₱ __________ ← bring this number |
| Total Repair Cost | Negotiation Stance |
|---|
| Under ₱20,000 | Minor — ask for 1 month rent-free OR deferred 1st payment 60 days |
| ₱20,000 – ₱50,000 | Medium — ask lessor to cover ALL gate + dike work, OR ₱20k/yr reduction |
| ₱50,000 – ₱100,000 | Major — strong case for ₱40k+ rent reduction OR full lessor-covered repairs before handover |
| Over ₱100,000 | Critical — re-evaluate deal; demand 50% rent reduction Year 1 or walk away |
4 Negotiation Playbook
Walk-Away (with 2+ concessions)
₱240k/yr
Concession Menu — Need ≥ 2 of 5
1. Lessor covers major repairs (dikes + gates) before handover — most valuable
2. Deferred first payment — start paying 60–120 days after signing
3. Free first month / grace period while repairs are completed
4. Renewal option clause — extend at current rate + max 10% after Year 2 (strongly recommended)
5. Annual or quarterly payment schedule — NOT full 2-year upfront at signing
Leverage Points (all true — use them)
Hand over the printed Section 3 repair total — let the peso figure speak
"Lahat ng improvement ko, naiiwan sa lupa ninyo nang permanente." — improvements stay on the land
"Baguhan pa lang ako — risk ko ang lahat ng hindi obvious." — beginner absorbs unknown risks
"Reliable na tenant — di na kayo maghahanap ulit." — stable long-term income vs. idle land
"Handa kaming pumirma agad kung pwede ang [concession]." — speed of commitment as leverage
Script Starters (Tagalog)
Opening: "Magandang hapon po, Kuya Ruping. Gusto ko po talaga ang lugar — maganda. Pero sa ocular kanina, may nakita kaming ilang repair na medyo malaki ang gastos. Pwede po ba nating pag-usapan?"
Repair angle: "Yung repair ng [dikes/gates] ay nasa around ₱[total] po. Mahirap pong i-shoulder lahat ng baguhan pa lang. Pwede po bang kayo na ang sumagot sa major repairs — o bawasan natin ng ₱20k ang upa?"
Beginner angle: "Baguhan po kasi ako sa fishpond business. Risky po para sa akin. Pwede po bang [grace period / deferred payment / lower rate year 1]?"
3-year / renewal push: "Para sulit ang investment ko sa repair, pwede po bang 3 years ang lease sa same rate? O lagyan natin ng option to renew at same price + max 10% increase?"
Payment schedule: "Mag-monthly o quarterly tayo via UnionBank transfer — ₱20,000 kada buwan. Sigurado po na may pumapasok kayo regular."
Closing if stuck: "Pag-iisipan po naming muna ng asawa ko sa Canada at i-review ang repair list. Tatawag kami bukas o makalawa."
What NOT to Say
❌ Do NOT reveal the BFS-005 financial model or profit projections
❌ Do NOT say "kailangan ko talaga 'to" — eagerness kills negotiation
❌ Do NOT commit to full 2-year upfront payment in the opening
❌ Do NOT mention future expansion plans or interest in buying the land
Decision Tree
Ruping says YES to repair coverage + deferred payment
→ SIGN today (after Section 5 document checklist clears)
Ruping says YES to ₱200k/year
→ SIGN today (after Section 5 document checklist clears)
Ruping says YES to 3-year term at same rate (or renewal clause)
→ SIGN today (after Section 5 document checklist clears)
Ruping says YES to monthly/quarterly payment + 1 other concession
→ SIGN today (after Section 5 document checklist clears)
Ruping says NO to everything
→ "Pag-iisipan po muna." Defer. Walk away calmly.
→ Schedule follow-up call May 7.
→ The 48-hour pause is itself a negotiation move.
ANY document red flag from Section 5 appears
→ DEFER regardless of offer
→ Resolve documents first — no exceptions
5 Legal Documents Checklist
⚠ Ruping is a contact person — not the landowner. The lessor on the lease must be the actual titleholder. Ruping can only sign if he has a notarized SPA from the owner. Today's first job: get the owner's full name and verify it against the TCT.
5.1 — Documents to Demand From Ruping / the Actual Owner
Ruping's authority to negotiate: Ask who authorized him. Get the landowner's name and contact first. Cannot proceed without this
If Ruping signs as lessor: He must show a notarized SPA from the titleholder authorizing him to lease. No SPA = lease is legally unenforceable. DO NOT SIGN without this
Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT) or OCT — original — must show the actual landowner's name DO NOT SIGN if missing
Tax Declaration (Amilyar) — current year — ownership + assessed value DO NOT SIGN if missing
Real Property Tax (RPT) clearance — no delinquent taxes
Latest Amilyar receipt — taxes paid up to current year
Valid government ID of Ruping — must match the name on the TCT exactly DO NOT SIGN if no match
If Ruping is married: Spouse signature / consent — conjugal property rule under Family Code DO NOT SIGN without this
If BFAR-administered land (public fishpond): Fishpond Lease Agreement (FLA) in Ruping's name — confirms authority to sublease
Sworn statement: no existing tenants or sublessees
5.2 — RED FLAGS — Do NOT Sign If Any of These
⚠ Lessor cannot produce ORIGINAL TCT/OCT (only photocopies) — title may be fake or encumbered
⚠ Name on title ≠ Ruping's legal name
⚠ Tax delinquency over 2 years
⚠ BFAR Fishpond Lease Agreement is in a different person's name
⚠ Land is under DAR / CARP coverage
⚠ Existing informal occupants / squatters on-site
⚠ Physical boundary significantly smaller than 6 ha stated
⚠ Ruping is married but spouse will not sign
⚠ Any pending court case involving the property
⚠ Lessor refuses to allow photographs of documents
5.3 — Documents Gary's Sister (Lessee) Provides
Updated: Gary's sister signs as lessee in her own name — no SPA needed. Lease will be in her name. OPC/corp structure gets sorted later.
Valid government ID — Gary's sister (the signing lessee — national ID, passport, or driver's license)
Valid government ID — Rain (witness)
Gary's sister's contact details (mobile + email) for the lease
Lessee name = Gary's sister's legal name. When the OPC/corporation is ready, a deed of assignment or lease addendum transfers it to the entity. Standard Philippines family business practice — clean enough for now.
5.4 — Required Lease Agreement Clauses
Full legal description of land — lot number, area, location — must match TCT exactly
Lease term: [start date] to [end date], 2 years minimum (push for 3)
Rent amount in PHP — written in words AND figures (e.g., "Two Hundred Forty Thousand Pesos / ₱240,000.00 per year")
Payment schedule + method (e.g., "Monthly via UnionBank transfer to account no. ____")
Purpose clause: "For commercial bangus/milkfish aquaculture only"
Lessor's obligation to deliver land in agreed condition (attach repair list as annex)
Lessee's right to make improvements that benefit the operation
Renewal option: Right to renew for 2–3 additional years at same rate + max 10% increase (insist on this)
Default and cure period: 30 days written notice before termination for non-payment
Force majeure clause (typhoon, flood, government action, upstream contamination)
No sub-leasing without written consent
Lessor warranty: land free of encumbrances, no existing tenants, no pending litigation
Quiet enjoyment clause (lessor will not interfere with operations)
Governing law: Republic of the Philippines; venue: MTC/RTC of Bulacan
Signatures of both parties + 2 witnesses
Notarization by a notary public — REQUIRED for leases over 1 year (Civil Code Art. 1358)
6 Barangay Hall Stop — First Stop of the Day
⚠ Primary Mission at Barangay Hall: Find the actual landowner. Ruping is only a contact/broker. Ask everyone here: who really owns the fishpond? The titleholder's name must be confirmed before signing. If no one knows, go to the Register of Deeds in Malolos City (same day if possible) and search by lot number or area description.
Questions to Ask the Barangay Secretary / Captain
"Sino po ang may-ari ng fishpond na [area description] dito sa Paombong?" — Who owns the fishpond at [location]?
"May land records po ba kayo para sa lupa sa [area name]?"
"Kilala n'yo po ba si Ruping? Siya po ba talaga ang may-ari, o kinatawan lang siya?" — Is Ruping the owner or just a representative?
"May barangay-level dispute po ba — boundary, tenant, o complaint — sa property na ito?"
"May informal settler po ba sa lupa?"
"May environmental restriction po ba — floodway, creek setback, mangrove buffer?"
"Sino po ang notary public na pwede naming mapuntahan dito sa Paombong?"
"Anong proseso ng Barangay Clearance para sa fishpond business?" (need later for BFAR/LGU permits)
Crowdsourcing Ruping's Reputation
Talk to: adjoining pond operators · sari-sari store nearest the pond · barangay tanod · senior residents · old caretakers in the area
"Matagal n'yo na bang kakilala si Ruping? Maayos po ba siyang may-ari ng lupa?"
"May kasong-kaso po ba siya noon sa mga dating tenant niya?"
"Tinutupad po ba niya yung mga pangako sa lease?"
"Tama po ba na kaniya yung lupang yon? Wala po bang ibang nag-aangkin?"
🚩 Past disputes with previous tenants
🚩 Boundary conflicts with adjoining ponds
🚩 Reputation for breaking handshake agreements
🚩 Multiple owners claiming the land
🚩 Flooding / pollution complaints from upstream
Documents to Collect
Barangay Clearance application form (need later for BFAR/business permits)
Barangay Secretary contact: name [FILL IN] · mobile [FILL IN]
Notary public referral: name [FILL IN] · location [FILL IN]
7 Payment Method Guide
Recommended: Bank Transfer via UnionBank. Creates a paper trail — critical for lease dispute protection. Gary can initiate from Canada. Rain can assist in-person at branch.
UnionBank Branches Near Paombong
| Branch | Location | Distance from Paombong | Notes |
|---|
| SM Meycauayan | McArthur Highway, Meycauayan City | ~30–40 min via Bocaue / NLEX | Mall hours; ATM 24/7 |
| Robinsons Baliwag | Circumferential Road, Baliwag, Bulacan | ~30–40 min northeast | Mall hours; ATM 24/7 |
| Malolos City | Malolos (near BFAR Bulacan office) | ~25–35 min south | Closer to Bulacan provincial permits |
If Landlord Insists on Cash
• Daily ATM limit (UnionBank): ~₱20,000/day — for ₱240,000, pre-arrange in-branch cash-out
• Bring Rain + 1 trusted person — never go alone with large cash
• Withdraw and hand over same day — never store overnight
• Get handwritten receipt signed by Ruping on the spot + photo of cash + receipt
• Offer: "Pwede po bang bank transfer para mas madali at may record kayo?"
E-Wallet Alternatives (common in Bulacan)
GCash — free personal transfers up to ₱50,000/day; Ruping needs verified account | Maya — QR code transfer, instant record in app
Payment Schedule Options to Propose
| Option | Amount | Frequency | Pros for Lessor | Pros for Gary |
|---|
| 1. Monthly | ₱20,000 | 12×/year | Steady income | Best cash flow protection |
| 2. Quarterly | ₱60,000 | 4×/year | Predictable lump | Less admin |
| 3. Semi-annual | ₱120,000 | 2×/year | Larger lump | Manageable |
| 4. Annual | ₱240,000 | 1×/anniversary | Big lump | Capital stays available longer |
| 5. Full 2-yr upfront | ₱480,000 (or ₱400k if 15%+ discount) | Once at signing | Immediate cash | Only accept if significant discount |
First Payment Trigger (negotiate): Best = 60–120 days after signing (after first stocking). Acceptable = On signing. Avoid = Full year or 2-year upfront at signing without a discount.
8 Contract & Farm Timeline
| Milestone | Target Date | Owner | □ |
|---|
| Final ocular inspection | May 5, 2026 (TODAY) | Rain on-site + Gary remote video | □ |
| Barangay Hall visit | May 5 (morning, first stop) | Rain | □ |
| Repair cost documentation | May 5 (during inspection) | Rain — photos + Section 3 | □ |
| Negotiation w/ Ruping | May 5 (afternoon) | Rain + Gary on call | □ |
| Lease draft review | May 6–7, 2026 | Gary + legal advisor | □ |
| SPA preparation (if remote signing) | ASAP — 2–3 wks for Canada apostille | Gary | □ |
| Lease signing + notarization | May 7–10, 2026 (target) | Rain (with SPA) or Gary direct | □ |
| First payment | Per negotiated schedule | Gary via UnionBank | □ |
| Pond prep — drain + dry + lime | May 12–15, 2026 | Rain + caretaker | □ |
| Lablab establishment (fertilizer) | May 20–25, 2026 | Rain | □ |
| Box 1 stocking — 50,000 fingerlings | July 1–7, 2026 | Rain + hired help | □ |
| Box 2 stocking — 40,000 fingerlings | July 8–14, 2026 (staggered) | Rain + hired help | □ |
| First harvest — Box 1 | December 2026 | Rain + hired help | □ |
| First harvest — Box 2 | December 2026 / January 2027 | Rain + hired help | □ |
| Lease renewal negotiation | February–March 2028 (before expiry) | Gary + Rain | □ |
⚠ 2-Year Term Advisory: This contract ends May 2028 — after only 3–4 harvest cycles. Push for 3 years or get the renewal option clause. A renewal clause at current rate + max 10% is worth more than any other concession on the table.
9 Quick Reference Pocket Card (Print Separately)
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PAOMBONG OCULAR & LEASE — May 5, 2026 — POCKET CARD
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SITE
Address ............: [FILL IN]
GPS ................: [FILL IN]
Water source .......: [FILL IN]
Area ...............: 6 hectares (claimed)
PEOPLE
Ruping (contact/broker): [FILL IN mobile]
Actual landowner ......: ⚠ UNKNOWN — confirm today
Lessor authority ......: Need notarized SPA from owner
Signer (lessee) .......: Gary's sister [FILL IN legal name]
Rain (witness) ........: [FILL IN mobile]
Gary (Canada) .........: WhatsApp video
NEGOTIATION
Ask ................: ₱200,000 / year
Target .............: ₱220,000 / year
Walk-away (with 2+ concessions): ₱240,000
CONCESSIONS (need ≥ 2 of 5)
[ ] Lessor covers major repairs
[ ] Deferred 1st payment 60–120 days
[ ] Free 1st month / grace period
[ ] Renewal option + max 10%
[ ] Annual or quarterly payment (NOT 2-yr upfront)
PAYMENT (UnionBank)
Meycauayan .....: SM Meycauayan, McArthur Hwy
Baliwag ........: Robinsons Baliwag, Circ. Rd.
Malolos ........: Malolos City branch
Daily ATM limit : ₱20,000 (pre-arrange for large)
DO NOT SIGN IF:
⚠ Actual landowner identity still unknown
⚠ Ruping has no notarized SPA from the owner
⚠ No original TCT/OCT
⚠ TCT owner name ≠ who is signing
⚠ Tax delinquency > 2 yrs
⚠ BFAR FLA in another person's name
⚠ Squatters / informal settlers present
⚠ Spouse won't co-sign
⚠ Gary can't be reached on call
EMERGENCY CONTACTS
BFAR Bulacan ...: DA-BFAR, Malolos City
Barangay Hall ..: [FILL IN secretary mobile]
Notary Paombong : [FILL IN from barangay]
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10 Post-Meeting Debrief (Fill in Evening of May 5)
| Outcome | [ ] Signed today [ ] Verbal — sign May 7–10 [ ] Deferred [ ] Walked away |
| Final annual rent | ₱ __________ |
| Lease term | ____ years |
| Renewal option | [ ] Yes at + ____% max [ ] No |
| Repair coverage by lessor | [list items agreed] |
| First payment date | __________ |
| Payment frequency | [ ] Monthly [ ] Quarterly [ ] Annual [ ] Other: ____ |
| Payment method | [ ] UnionBank transfer [ ] GCash [ ] Cash [ ] Other |
| Documents photographed | [ ] TCT/OCT [ ] Tax Declaration [ ] RPT receipt [ ] Lessor ID [ ] Spouse ID [ ] Barangay Clearance form |
| Ruping reputation check | [ ] Clean [ ] Concerns: [notes] |
| Total repair estimate | ₱ __________ |
Next 48-Hour Action Items
1. __________________________________________
2. __________________________________________
3. __________________________________________
Photos uploaded to: Google Drive Paombong-Ocular-2026-05-05 [ ] Done
WhatsApp call recording saved: [ ] Yes [ ] No
11 Open Items — Gary Must Decide Before Final Signing
Two new items added — address these first:
1. Ruping is a middleman. Actual landowner unknown. Cannot sign until owner identity + authority is confirmed.
2. Gary's sister signs as lessee in her own name. No SPA needed. Confirm her full legal name for the contract.
Actual landowner identity — Ruping is a contact only. Who holds the TCT? Confirm at barangay hall or Register of Deeds today.
Ruping's signing authority — if he signs as lessor, he needs a notarized SPA from the titleholder. Has he produced one?
Gary's sister full legal name — for the lessee line on the contract: [FILL IN]
Final rent floor — what number triggers signing? Is ₱240k with 2+ concessions acceptable?
First payment trigger — on signing, or deferred 60–120 days?
Repair cost split — what items will Gary fund vs. demand from Ruping?
Term length — accept 2 years, or hold out for 3?
Witnesses — Rain + who else? (Barangay can usually provide one)
Notary venue — Paombong notary (get from barangay today), or Malolos?
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