If a Lease Is Assigned, Who Is Liable for the Rent

question 19

Multiple Choice

If a lease is assigned, who is liable for the rent?

• A) the assignor
• B) the assignee
• C) either the assignor or the assignee, but not both
• D) the landlord can collect from both the assignor and the assignee

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Definitions:

Judicial Liens

Legal claims against property that are obtained through court judgment, often used to secure payment of a debt or fulfillment of an obligation.

Garnishments

Legal orders requiring a portion of an individual's earnings to be withheld by an employer for the payment of a debt.

Leadership

The act of guiding or influencing a group towards achieving its goals.

Follower

An individual who supports and is guided by a leader or is part of a specific group or movement.