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Book 2 · Law of obligations  ›  Subtitle 1 · General provisions for leases › Section 536a

Claim of lessee for damages and reimbursement of expenses due to a defect

(1) If a defect within the meaning of section 536 exists at conclusion of the lease agreement, or if such a defect arises subsequently due to a circumstance for which the lessor is responsible, or if the lessor is in default in remedying a defect, then the lessee may, notwithstanding the rights under section 536, demand damages.

(2) The lessee may remedy the defect themselves and demand reimbursement of the necessary expenses if

1.  the lessor is in default in remedying the defect, or

2.  immediate remedy of the defect is necessary to preserve or restore the state of the leased property.

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