• 무역상무연구
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• 제63권
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• pp.111-132
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• 2014

This paper analyzed the obligations of the parties entering into an international leasing agreements, focusing on the Draft Common Frame of Reference (DCFR) Book IV, Part B. The lessor's obligations are as follows. i) The lessor must deliver goods to the lessee by the due date of delivery so that the lessee can use the goods on the starting date of the lease agreement. ii) The lessor must conform with the contract so that the goods meet the purpose of the contract at the start of the lease agreement and throughout the period of the lease agreement. iii) If the lessee returns the goods upon the termination of the lease agreement, the lessor must cooperate with the lessee. The lessee's obligations are as follows. i) The lessee must pay rent, which is the most critical obligation of the lessee. ii) The lessee must cooperate with the lessor so that the lessor can perform the obligation to deliver the goods and accept the goods of which the lessee shall take control. iii) The lessee shall perform fiduciary duties while it uses and makes profits from the goods, and when the lessor cannot take any measure to protect the object, the lessee must prevent damage. Further, if the lessor pays expenses that are not considered necessary expenses, the lessor may not be reimbursed and must accept the goods after delivery to preserve them. iv) The lessee must give notice to the lessor if there is a possibility that a third party can claim rights to goods or infringe upon the lessor's ownership while using the goods. v) At the end of the lease period, the lessee must return the goods to the lessor.