If within a reasonable time after notice from the lessee of dilapidations which the lessor ought to repair the lessor neglects to do so, the lessee may:

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1.    Repair the premises and deduct the expense of such repair from the rent;    2.    Recover it in any other lawful manner from the lessor; or

3.    Vacate the premises, in which case the lessee shall be discharged from further payment of rent or performance of other conditions.