(a) A lessee may enforce all express or implied warranties available to the lessor directly against the manufacturer, seller, supplier, or dealer of the leased property, during the term of the lease.

(b) A lessor shall impliedly warrant that the leased property is fit for a particular purpose if the lessor, when the lease is executed, has reason to know of any particular purpose for which the goods are required and that the lessee is relying on the lessor's skill or judgment to select or furnish suitable goods.

(c) A lessor shall impliedly warrant that the leased property is merchantable, if the lessor is a merchant with respect to goods of that kind.

(d) A lessor shall impliedly warrant that no person holds a claim to or interest in the leased property arising from an act or omission of the lessor, for the lease term, that will interfere with the lessee's enjoyment of the leasehold interest. (Added 1989, No. 284 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 2011, No. 136 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. May 18, 2012.)