Even If a Lease Does Not Expressly Say That the Item

question 53

Multiple Choice

Even if a lease does not expressly say that the item leased must come back in the same condition in which it went out (subject to reasonable wear and tear) , a court will imply such a term. Courts will do so on the basis that such a term

• A) would improve the contract.
• B) is in line with industry standards.
• C) was clearly intended by both parties.
• D) was clearly desirable.
• E) all of the above

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Definitions:

Cortés

Hernán Cortés, a Spanish Conquistador known for leading an expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec Empire in the early 16th century.

Aztec Empire

A Mesoamerican empire that thrived in central Mexico in the 14th to 16th centuries, known for its complex social structure, achievements in mathematics and astronomy, and the capital city of Tenochtitlan.

Montezuma

The ninth Aztec emperor of Mexico, noted for his inability to effectively deal with the Spanish conquest led by Cortés.

West Coast

Usually refers to the westernmost coastal areas of a continent, in many contexts relating to the Pacific coast of the United States.