Question 1

What is the difference between an assignment and a sublease with regard to unpaid rent?

Accepted Answer

A)   In an assignment, both the assignee and assignor are liable to the landlord for failure to pay rent. With a sublease, only the original tenant is liable to the landlord.
B)   Unlike a sublease, only the original tenant is liable in an assignment.
C)   Unlike an assignment, both the lessee and sublessee are liable in a sublease.
D)   A landlord can sue in an assignment situation, but not in a sublease situation.
E)   There is no difference between an assignment and a sublease with regard to unpaid rent.F) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 2

Regarding leases under French law, which of the following is false?

Accepted Answer

A)   Leases are governed by the Common Code.
B)   Leases give tenants personal contractual rights.
C)   Tenants are given considerable freedom to engage in various agreements without the landlord's involvement or consent.
D)   If a lease is not renewed, the tenant has the right to collect compensation.
E)   In a construction lease, the tenant will be building and maintaining structures, and property rights are ceded to the tenant for the period specified in the agreement.F) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 3

What is the difference in an assignment and a sublease?

Accepted Answer

A transfer of a tenant's entire interest...

Question 4

What are a lessee's available options when a landlord fails to make needed repairs, and what are any applicable requirements if an option is exercised?

Accepted Answer

If the repairs breach the warranty of ha...

Question 5

Surrendering property does not have to be in writing, just vacating the property is sufficient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The compensation paid to the landlord for the tenant's right to possession and exclusive use of the premises is called rent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Under the ________, a landlord may not discriminate against a prospective tenant with regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, family status, or disability.

Accepted Answer

A)   The Housing Fairness Act
B)   The Fair Housing Act.
C)   United States Housing Act.
D)   No Family Left Behind Act
E)   Fairness in Housing ActF) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 8

When must a lease generally be in writing?

Accepted Answer

A)   Leases must always be in writing in order to be enforceable.
B)   When the lease term exceeds 9 months.
C)   When the lease term exceeds 1 year.
D)   When the lease term exceeds 18 months.
E)   When the lease term exceeds 2 years.F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 9

[Overstaying Tenants] Curtis signs a lease with Ricardo for Curtis to rent a storefront for his costume shop starting on the first of March. After Ricardo gives Curtis the key on March 1, Curtis learns that the previous tenant, a t-shirt business, has not moved out. Curtis tells Ricardo that he is responsible for removing the t-shirt business from the storefront; however, after several weeks of waiting for possession, Curtis tells Ricardo that he wants his money back for the time he waited and breaks the lease.
-Fellar is renting a house from Marland. Fellar does not like the cherry blossom trees in the back yard. If she cuts the trees down without permission from Marland, this is considered ________

Accepted Answer

A)   waste.
B)   use and enjoyment of the property.
C)   breach of the lease.
D)   quiet enjoyment of the property.
E)   an illegal alteration.F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 10

If a tenant vacates prior to the expiration of the lease term, the landlord has no duty to attempt to lease the property to another party, according to federal law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 50: Landlord-Tenant Law

What is the difference between an assignment and a sublease with regard to unpaid rent?

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Surrendering property does not have to be in writing, just vacating the property is sufficient.

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What is the difference in an assignment and a sublease?

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A transfer of a tenant's entire interest...
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What are a lessee's available options when a landlord fails to make needed repairs, and what are any applicable requirements if an option is exercised?

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If the repairs breach the warranty of ha...
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The compensation paid to the landlord for the tenant's right to possession and exclusive use of the premises is called rent.

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Regarding leases under French law, which of the following is false?

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If a tenant vacates prior to the expiration of the lease term, the landlord has no duty to attempt to lease the property to another party, according to federal law.

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Under the ________, a landlord may not discriminate against a prospective tenant with regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, family status, or disability.

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When must a lease generally be in writing?

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What is the difference between an assignment and a sublease with regard to unpaid rent?

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Surrendering property does not have to be in writing, just vacating the property is sufficient.

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What are a lessee's available options when a landlord fails to make needed repairs, and what are any applicable requirements if an option is exercised?

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The compensation paid to the landlord for the tenant's right to possession and exclusive use of the premises is called rent.

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Regarding leases under French law, which of the following is false?

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If a tenant vacates prior to the expiration of the lease term, the landlord has no duty to attempt to lease the property to another party, according to federal law.

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Under the ________, a landlord may not discriminate against a prospective tenant with regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, family status, or disability.

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