Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1657

The lessor's obligation to enable the lessee to enjoy the leased property in a condition fit for the enjoyment intended by the lease, and to maintain the leased property throughout the lease term. His failure to do so. Gives the lessee the right to seek specific performance, rescission of the lease, or reduction of the rent. - The lessor's breach of his obligation to carry out repairs. Its necessary consequence. The lessee must obtain judicial authorization to carry them out himself with their cost deducted from the rent.