If a Tenant Abandons the Leased Property and the Landlord

question 24

Multiple Choice

If a tenant abandons the leased property and the landlord accepts the surrender:

• A)the landlord may sue the tenant for the rent until she can rent the property to someone else.
• B)the landlord may sue the tenant for the rent for the remainder of the term.
• C)the tenant is no longer liable to the landlord but may be criminally liable for the abandonment.
• D)the tenant is relieved of the obligation to pay rent for the remaining period of the lease.