Lessor v. Tenant: Repair Reimbursement and Notice Requirements

A lessor appealed a decision that required them to reimburse the tenant for the cost of necessary repairs that the tenant had undertaken, arguing that the repairs were not urgent and that the required notice to the landlord had not been properly given, thus falling outside the scope of reimbursement under the relevant lease agreements and civil code provisions. The Court of Cassation rejected the appeal, finding that the lower court correctly determined that the repairs were essential to the continued use of the leased property and that, given the urgent nature of the situation justifying immediate action by the tenant, the lack of prior formal notice was excusable, thereby validating the reimbursement obligation of the landlord.