118Obligations in short leases

118 Obligations in short leases (1) In a lease of premises that is a short lease there is an obligation: (a) on the part of the lessor of premises leased for the purpose, or principally for the purpose, of human habitation – to provide and maintain the premises, or the part of the premises that is let for that purpose, in a condition reasonably fit for human habitation; and (b) on the part of the lessee: (i) to care for the leased premises in the manner of a reasonable tenant; and (ii) to repair damage caused by the lessee or by persons coming on the premises with the lessee's permission. (a) to leases made after the commencement of this Act; and (b) despite anything in this Act or any term of an agreement to the contrary.

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