Cap. 16 Art. 1546Liability of lessor for damages in case of latent defects.

If, in consequence of latent faults or defects existing in the thing let at the time of the contract, the lessee suffers any damage, the lessor, if he knew of such faults or defects, or had a reasonable suspicion thereof, shall be liable in damages unless he shall have made known to the lessee the existence, or his suspicion of the existence, of such faults or defects.