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Article 1667. The lessee is responsible for the

deterioration or loss of the thing leased, unless

he proves that it took place without his fault.

This burden of proof on the lessee does not

apply when the destruction is due to

earthquake, flood, storm or other natural

calamity. (1563a)

Article 1670. If at the end of the contract the

lessee should continue enjoying the thing

leased for fifteen days with the acquiescence of

the lessor, and unless a notice to the contrary

by either party has previously been given, it is

understood that there is an implied new lease,

not for the period of the original contract, but

for the time established in Articles 1682 and

1687. The other terms of the original contract

shall be revived.