You and Your Friend Recently Bought a Duplex

You and your friend recently bought a duplex. You rent out the downstairs and live in the upstairs suite. As the owner and occupier, you have acquired certain rights and responsibilities. Which of the following statements about the law relating to land is false?

A) Your tenants have a duty to take reasonable steps to make sure that any person is reasonably safe when in their suite.
B) You could sue for the tort of private nuisance if someone used his property in such a way that it interfered with your use and enjoyment of your property.
C) If you bring something onto your property that is inherently dangerous and it escapes causing damage to others, you will be liable even if you were very careful and did not intend to harm anyone.
D) If there were an accident out front and a car was knocked onto your yard, you could sue the driver in that car for trespass.
E) The use of your property is partly governed by the Occupiers' Liability Act.

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