Lance has been looking to move from his current rental house because of a problem with the drains. He has agreed to lease a house from Phyllis. Because of the experience in his previous residence, before he signs the lease, he asks about the drains and Phyllis assures him that they are in perfect order. He then signs the lease which makes no mention of the drains. The drains are in fact blocked. Explain the basis upon which Lance can rely on the verbal assurance and claim compensation for the breach of that assurance. Support your answer with appropriate case law.