José María Lemus Lopez (July 22, 1911 – 1993) was President of El Salvador 14 September 1956 - 26 October 1960. He was a military ruler and member of the Party of Democratic Unification. He put into law the Tenant Law, over people renting and the renters of houses or "Mesones" (Humble Neighborhoods with Sharing Bathrooms). He stated in the law that people cannot increase the rent more than 10% every year and made Rent Contract in houses obligatory with the objective of protecting the renter. He was overthrown in a bloodless coup and another Military Junta was formed.
| Preceded by Óscar Osorio |
President of El Salvador 1956–1960 |
Succeeded by Military Junta |