There Is an Equitable Principle That When a Landlord Retakes

question 15

Multiple Choice

There is an equitable principle that when a landlord retakes a property for failure to pay rent prior to the end of the lease term, the tenant can pay the arrears and apply in the court to have the lease reinstated. This is known as

• A) relief against forfeiture.
• B) distress.
• C) tenancy at sufferance.
• D) an order nisi.
• E) an order absolute.

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