Legal & Judicial Ethics, 2010 Bar — Question IV-a

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Atty. XX rented a house of his cousin JJ on a month-to-month basis. He left for a 6-month study in Japan without paying his rentals and electric bills while he was away despite JJ's repeated demands. Upon his return to the Philippines, Atty. XX still failed to settle his rental arrearages and electric bills, drawing JJ to file an administrative complaint against Atty. XX. Atty. XX contended that his non-payment of rentals and bills to his cousin is a personal matter which has no bearing on his profession as a lawyer and, therefore, he did not violate the Code of Professional Responsibility. Is Atty. XX's contention in order? Explain. (3%)

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