LU 7 Bus Law Real&Personal Property, Landlord-Tenant Part 2

What must be true for a tenant's breach to result in termination by forfeiture?

• The breach must be immaterial.

• The breach must be material.

• The breach must be reported to the authorities.

• The breach must be approved by a court.

A license transfers to a lessee the right of possession for a specific amount of time

• True

• False

Under what condition can a lease be terminated by forfeiture? Choose all the apply

• If the tenant requests an early termination.

• If the tenant violates the lease provisions.

• If the landlord decides to sell the property.

• If the tenant pays the rent in full and on time.

• The tenant's breach must be material.

What is a sublease?

• The tenant terminates the lease early.

• The tenant transfers his/her interest in the property to the landlord.

• The tenant transfers his/her interest in the property to another person for the remainder of the lease.

• The landlord transfers his/her interest in the property to the tenant.

When constructive eviction is claimed, the tenant must......

• Continue to pay rent until the lease expires.

• Continue to pay rent until he abandons the property.

• Pay rent and legal fees to the landlord.

• Find a new tenant to take over the lease.

What does the tenant's right to quiet enjoyment mean?

• The tenant can make as much noise as they want without interference.

• The tenant can enjoy the premises without unreasonable interference from the landlord or a third party.

• The tenant is responsible for maintaining a quiet environment for the landlord.

• The landlord can enter the premises at any time without notice.

What must a landlord do under the Doctrine of Mitigation when a tenant abandons the premises before lease termination?

• The landlord must immediately find a new tenant without any effort to mitigate damages.

• The landlord must sue the tenant and wait for the court's decision before re-renting the premises.

• The landlord must make reasonable efforts to re-rent the premises to lessen the damages.

• The landlord must leave the premises vacant for the remainder of the lease term.

Which of the following best describes tenancy at sufferance?

• When the tenant requests an extension of the tenancy.

• When the tenant has paid all the rent on time.

• When the tenant wrongfully extends his tenancy beyond the term agreed upon.

• When the tenant makes improvements to the property.

What is the meaning of "constructive eviction"?

• It is the process where the landlord physically removes the tenant from the premises.

• It occurs when the tenant's use or enjoyment of the premises has been substantially lessened as a result of the landlord's actions, conditions, or behavior.

• It is the eviction of a tenant by the landlord for non-payment of rent.

• It is the legal process a tenant initiates to remove another tenant from the premises.

Which of the following best describes a Tenancy at Will?

• It is the most common type of interest in tenancy.

• It is for a specific period of time.

• It involves a possession interest in which no specific time of lease is agreed upon.

• It cannot be terminated without a prior notice.