Opinion ID: 1125722
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Heading: Lessor's obligation to support the foundation

Text: Under the agreement, the owner of the premises is bound to keep the foundation of the building in good repair as to support the second floor. It is argued by plaintiff that it would cost in excess of $18,500 to put the first story in good repair. An examination of the record reveals that the estimate presented at trial is actually an estimate as to the cost of putting the first story in first class shape. Under the contract, the plaintiff is not obligated to maintain the first floor in first class shape, but is simply obligated to maintain support for the second story or lodge hall. The evidence before the trial court provides an insufficient basis upon which to make an award to accomplish this end. The case must therefore be remanded to the trial court for it to receive evidence and make a determination of this award. In the remand, the following principle may be availed of by the parties: The real obligation to furnish the support for the second floor of the building established by the contract, Civil Code Article 2015, may be satisfied by the obligor (the owner of the premises) abandoning the building and the land under it to the obligee (the defendant) under the contract, Civil Code Article 2012.