Exam 35: Landlord and Tenant

_____ occurs when a tenant transfers to another person some, but not all, of his remaining right to possess the property.

The implied warranty of habitability in lease situations requires the:

The property interest conveyed to the tenant is called the fee simple estate.

Explain what a tenancy at sufferance is.

If damage to leased property arises through no fault of the tenant, that tenant still has a duty to take interim steps in order to prevent further damage from the elements.

A lease can be terminated early by _____.

When allowed by law, rent abatement allows the tenant to pay a reduced rent that reflects the actual value of the leasehold in its defective condition.

Subleasing occurs when the landlord or the tenant transfers all of her remaining rights under the lease to another person.

Lease agreements are not covered by the statute of frauds.

The duty not to commit waste means the tenant: