Section 545.- If the hirer rightfully sublets the property hired, the sub hirer is directly liable to the letter. In such case a payment of the rent made in advance by the sub hirer to the hirer who sublets cannot be set up against to letter.

This provision does not prevent the letter from exercising his right against the hirer.

 

CHAPTER II

DUTIES AND LIABILITIES OF THE LETTER

 

Section 546.- The letter is bound to deliver the property hired in a good state of repair.

 

Section 547.- The letter is bound to reimburse to the hirer any necessary and reasonable expenses incurred by him for the preservation of the property hired, except expenses for ordinary maintenance and petty repairs.

 

Section 548.- In case of  delivery of the property hired in a condition not suitable for the purpose for which it is let, the hirer may terminate the contract.

 

Section 549.- The delivery of the property hired, the liability of the letter in case of defects and eviction and the effects of a non-liability clause are governed by the provisions of this Code concerning Sale, mutatis mutandis.

 

Section 550.- The letter is liable for any defects which arise during the continuance of the contract and he must make all the repairs which may become necessary, except those which are by law or custom to be done by the hirer.

 

Section 551.- If the defect is not such as would deprive the hirer of the use and benefit of the property hired, and can be remedied by the letter, the hirer must first notify the letter to make it good. If the defect is not made good within a reasonable time, the hirer may terminate the contract provided the defect is serious enough to justify this course.

 

CHAPTER III

DUTIES AND LIABILITIES OF THE HIRER

 

Section 552.- The hirer cannot use the property hired for purposes other than those which are ordinary and usual, or which have been provided for in the contract.

 

Section 553.- The hirer is bound to take as much care of the property hired as a person of ordinary prudence would take of his own property, and to do ordinary maintenance and petty repairs.

 

Section 554.- If the hirer acts contrary to the provisions of Sections 552, 553 or contrary to the terms of the contract, the letter may notify the hirer to comply with such provisions or terms, and if the hirer fails to comply, the letter may terminate the contract.