The sub-lessee shall be liable only up to the amount of rent payable in respect of what has been sublet to him.
Civil Code
2015 English source edition · Current applicability not established.
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Article 2061
6. Direct Action of Lessor · Preserved transcription; page attribution imported from the source collection. Verify against the original.
The lessor may require the sub-lessee to pay rent directly to him.
The sub-lessee may not set up against the lessor the payment made by him in advance, with the exception of the payments made in respect of the current term of the principal lease.