D.C. Code § 28:2A-213
Except in a finance lease, if the lessor at the time the lease contract is made 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, there is in the lease contract an implied warranty that the goods will be fit for that purpose.
“Lessor”. Section 2A-103(1)(p).
“Lessee”. Section 2A-103(1)(n).
“Lease contract”. Section 2A-103(1)(l).
“Knows”. Section 1-201(25).
“Goods”. Section 2A-103(1)(h).
Definitional Cross References: “Finance lease”. Section 2A-103(1)(g).
Changes: Revised to reflect leasing practices and terminology. E.g., All-States Leasing Co. v. Bass, 96 Idaho 873, 879, 538 P.2d 1177, 1183 (1975) (implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose (Article 2) extends to lease transactions).
Uniform Statutory Source:Section 2-315.
July 22, 1992, D.C. Law 9-128, § 2(b), 39 DCR 3830
1981 Ed., § 28:2A-213.