SECTION 5. LESSOR’S WARRANTIES SUBSECTION 1. WARRANTY AGAINST VICES OR DEFECTS Art. 2696. Warranty against vices or defects The lessor warrants the lessee that the thing is suitable for the purpose for which it was leased and that it is free of vices or defects that prevent its use for that purpose. This warranty also […]
Art. 2697. Warranty for unknown vices or defects The warranty provided in the preceding Article also encompasses vices or defects that are not known to the lessor. However, if the lessee knows of such vices or defects and fails to notify the lessor, the lessee’s recovery for breach of warranty may be reduced accordingly. Acts […]
Art. 2698. Persons protected by warranty In a residential lease, the warranty provided in the preceding Articles applies to all persons who reside in the premises in accordance with the lease. Acts 2004, No. 821, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2005.
Art. 2699. Waiver of warranty for vices or defects The warranty provided in the preceding Articles may be waived, but only by clear and unambiguous language that is brought to the attention of the lessee. Nevertheless, a waiver of warranty is ineffective: (1) To the extent it pertains to vices or defects of which the […]
