(1) Except as otherwise
set forth in the agreement, it shall be the obligation of the house
owner to pay the tax and other charge leviable by law in relation to
the house rented.
(2) If it is the obligation of the land owner to pay tax or
charge pursuant to sub-section (1) and the house owner fails to pay
the tax or charge in time, the tenant may pay such tax or charge.
(3) If the tenant pays the tax or charge pursuant to subsection
(2), he or she shall be entitled to deduct such an amount
from the rent payable to the house owner.