In a deed of lease a covenant by the lessee “to pay the rent” shall have the effect of a covenant that the rent reserved by the deed shall be paid to the lessor, or those entitled under him, in the manner therein mentioned; and a covenant by him “to pay the taxes” shall have the effect of a covenant that all the taxes, levies and assessments upon the demised premises, or upon the lessor on account thereof, shall be paid by the lessee or those claiming under him.

History

Code 1919, § 5178.