Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 3760

The lessor’s obligation to enable the lessee to enjoy the leased property in a condition fit for the full enjoyment intended by the lease, and the lessor’s undertaking to maintain it throughout the lease term. His failure to do so. Gives rise to the lessee’s right to seek specific performance, rescission of the lease, or a reduction in 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 and deduct their cost from the rent.