Lessor Liability for Fire Damage Due to Faulty Wiring

A lessor appealed a ruling that found them liable for damages after a fire, caused by an electrical short circuit in a rented building, which resulted in the destruction of the lessee's property, arguing that the damage was unforeseeable and due to a latent defect not covered by their warranty obligations. The court dismissed the appeal, reasoning that the lessor has a general obligation to ensure the premises are suitable for their intended use, and the presence of faulty electrical wiring constituted a non-apparent defect making the premises unfit for use, thus establishing fault on the part of the lessor who failed to detect or prevent such a risk, regardless of the specific cause of the fire.