Chapter II: Leasing of goods.

He is liable for the fire, unless he proves: That the fire occurred by fortuitous event or force majeure, or by a construction defect. Or that the fire was communicated by a neighbouring house.

If there are several tenants, all of them are liable for the fire, in proportion to the rental value of the part of the building they occupy; Unless they prove that the fire started in the dwelling of one of them, in which case that one alone is liable; Or that some of them prove that the fire could not have started in their dwelling, in which case those are…

The lessee is liable for any damage or loss that occurs through the act of persons in his house or his subtenants.

If the lease was made without writing, one of the parties may only give notice to the other by observing the time limits set by the use of the premises.

The lease ceases ipso jure on expiry of the term fixed, where it has been made in writing, without it being necessary to give notice.

If, on the expiry of the written leases, the lessee remains and is left in possession, a new lease is entered into, the effect of which is governed by the article relating to tenancies entered into without writing.

Where notice has been served, the lessee, even though he has continued to enjoy the lease, cannot invoke tacit renewal.

In the case of the two preceding articles, the security given for the lease does not extend to the obligations resulting from the extension.

The contract of lease is terminated by the loss of the thing leased, and by the respective failure of the lessor and lessee to fulfil their commitments.

The contract of lease is not terminated by the death of the lessor or the lessee.