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Robinol vs. Atty. Bassig

CARLINA P. ROBIÑOL, COMPLAINANT, V. ATTY. EDILBERTO P. BASSIG, RESPONDENT.

A.C. No. 11836 | 2017-11-21

D E C I S I O N
 
TIJAM, J.:
 
This is a disbarment case against respondent Atty. Edilberto P. Bassig (Atty. Bassig) for violation of Code of Professional Responsibility and Lawyer's Oath.
 
The Facts
 
In her Complaint-Affidavit, complainant Carlina Robiñol (Robiñol) alleged that respondent rented a house from her in Brgy. Tanong, Marikina City, for a monthly rental of P8,500.00. Said lease, without any written contract, was for a period of two years, or from June 12, 2010 to August 12, 2012. Upon the start of the lease agreement, it was agreed that Atty. Bassig will pay a one month advance and another one...