(1) A hirer shall—
(a) take as much care of the goods to which the hire-purchase agreement relates as a reasonable man would, under similar circumstances, take of his or her own goods of the same bulk, quality and value;
(b) not be responsible for the loss, destruction or deterioration of the goods if he or she has taken the amount of care described in paragraph (a).
(2) A hirer who contravenes subsection (1) shall be liable to make compensation to the owner for any damage caused by failure to take care of the goods in accordance with subsection (1).