Constructive Eviction Would Result in a Discharge of Any Obligation

question 28

Multiple Choice

Constructive eviction would result in a discharge of any obligation to pay rent if:

• A) proper notice is given to the landlord.
• B) the tenant abandons possession within a reasonable time.
• C) the tenant fixes the problem.
• D) the tenant serves the landlord with a court order.

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Definitions:

UPA

Uniform Partnership Act; a set of laws adopted by many states in the U.S. that governs the operations of partnerships and the relationships between partners.

Expressly Agree

To give a clear and definite agreement or consent to a specific term or condition.

Liquidation

In regard to corporations, the process by which corporate assets are converted into cash and distributed among creditors and shareholders according to specific rules of preference. In regard to bankruptcy, a proceeding under Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code, often referred to as ordinary or straight bankruptcy, in which a debtor states his or her debts and turns all nonexempt assets over to a trustee, who sells the nonexempt assets and distributes the proceeds to creditors. With certain exceptions, the remaining debts are then discharged, and the debtor is relieved of the obligation to pay the debts.

Dissolution

The process of legally terminating the existence of an entity such as a corporation or partnership.