55-77 - That he will not assign, etc.," and "that he will leave the premises in good repair.".
§ 55-77. "That he will not assign, etc.," and "that he will leave thepremises in good repair.".
In a deed of lease a covenant by the lessee that "he will not assign withoutleave" shall have the same effect as a covenant that the lessee will not,during the term, assign, transfer or set over the premises, or any partthereof, to any person without the consent, in writing, of the lessor, hisrepresentative or assigns. And a covenant by him that "he will leave thepremises in good repair" shall, subject to the qualifications of § 55-226,have the same effect as a covenant that the demised premises will, at theexpiration or other sooner determination of the term, be peaceablysurrendered and yielded up unto the lessor, his representatives or assigns,in good and substantial repair and condition, reasonable wear and tearexcepted.
(Code 1919, § 5179.)