When a Landlord Seizes Property Left by the Tenant and Holds

question 97

Multiple Choice

When a landlord seizes property left by the tenant and holds it until the rent is paid or sells it to pay rent owing, this is referred to as

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

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