Article 612: Liability of the lessor for defects in leased property

1. The lessor shall be responsible for the deficiencies of the leased property which, in whole or in part, prevent its use, even if he was not aware of these deficiencies at the time of the conclusion of the lease. If such deficiencies are discovered, the lessee may choose to require the lessor to either remedy the deficiencies of the property free of charge or to reduce the rent in a proportionate manner. The Panel recommends no award of compensation for damage to property; directly retain the amount of expenses incurred to correct these deficiencies from the rent, prior notice of the claim. The lessor who has been notified of the lessee ' s claims or of his intention to remedy the claimant ' s deficiencies may, without prejudice to the right of the lessor, seek early termination of the contract. Remediation of property provided to the lessee by other similar property in proper condition or repair of the deficiencies of the property free of charge. The lessee ' s claims or the retention of costs to correct the deficiencies in the rent do not cover the damage suffered by the lessee, and it is entitled to claim compensation for the remaining portion of the loss. 2. The lessor is not responsible for the deficiencies of the leased property specified to him in the award of the lease or known to the lessee in advance or should have been discovered During the inspection of the property or the verification of its validity in the award of the contract or in the lease of the property.