June Included an Exculpatory Clause in the Lease Agreement for Her

question 6

Multiple Choice

June included an exculpatory clause in the lease agreement for her house that May was renting. During her lease period, May slipped and fell on the staircase which was made of faulty and rotten floorboards. Can May recover damages from June if she files a lawsuit?

• A) Yes, because June is responsible for the care of the premises.
• B) Yes, because the lease period is not yet over.
• C) No, because May should have been more careful.
• D) No, because courts will probably enforce the exculpatory clause.