Except as otherwise agreed by the lessor and the lessee in lease agreements for a term of more than 20 days, one who leases personal property must deliver it to the lessee, secure his or her quiet enjoyment thereof against all lawful claimants, put it into a condition fit for the purpose for which he or she leases it, and repair all deteriorations thereof not occasioned by the fault of the lessee and not the natural result of its use.
HiringHiring of Personal Property
Section § 1955
This law says that unless otherwise agreed, when someone rents out personal property for more than 20 days, they must make sure it's delivered to the renter. The owner must also ensure the renter can use the property without any legal disruptions, that it's in good condition for its intended use, and handle any repairs due to wear and tear not caused by the renter.
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Section § 1956
This law states that, unless the owner (lessor) and the person renting the property (lessee) agree on something different, the person renting the property has to cover any expected costs that come up from using it. Any other costs that aren't related to normal use are the responsibility of the owner.
Except as otherwise agreed by the lessor and lessee, a lessee of personal property must bear all such expenses concerning it as might naturally be foreseen to attend it during its use by him or her, and all other expenses must be borne by the lessor.
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Section § 1957
If your landlord doesn't do what they're supposed to according to the agreement, you can fix the issue yourself after notifying them first, if it's practical to give notice. You can then get your money back for any reasonable expenses you had to pay to fix the problem.
If a lessor fails to fulfill his or her obligations, as prescribed by Section 1955, the lessee, after giving him or her notice to do so, if the notice can conveniently be given, may expend any reasonable amount necessary to make good the lessor’s default, and may recover such amount from him or her.
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Section § 1958
When your lease for personal property ends, you must give the property back to the owner at the location you both agreed on when you first rented it. If you didn't agree on a specific location, return it to where it was when you rented it.
At the expiration of the term for which personal property is leased, the lessee must return it to the lessor at the place contemplated by the parties at the time of leasing; or, if no particular place was so contemplated by them, at the place at which it was at that time.
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Section § 1959
This law explains what a 'charter party' is, which is essentially a contract to rent a ship. The ship owner can either rent out just the ship's cargo space while keeping their own crew and equipment on board, or they can rent out the entire ship for the charterer to handle everything, including the crew. Interestingly, the ship's captain or one of the owners can also choose to be the one chartering the ship.
The contract by which a ship is let is termed a charter party. By it the owner may either let the capacity or burden of the ship, continuing the employment of the owner’s master, crew, and equipments, or may surrender the entire ship to the charterer, who then provides them himself. The master or a part owner may be a charterer.
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