Which of the Following Is a Possible Valid Defense by a Renter

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a possible valid defense by a renter who is faced with a legal action for eviction for nonpayment of rent?​

• A)breach of the implied warranty of habitability
• B)refusal by landlord to waive fees for late payment of rent
• C)refusal by landlord to negotiate in good faith for a lower, more reasonable rent
• D)recent sale of the apartment to a new owner who has announced a plan to raise rents as soon as current leases expire

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Definitions:

Financial Capital

The money, credit, and other forms of funding that businesses use to invest in resources for future growth.

Opportunity Cost

Waiving prospective gains from various alternatives by settling on one option.

Foregone Alternative

The option or course of action that is given up when another is chosen; closely related to the concept of opportunity cost.

Opportunity Cost

The charge of rejecting the following prime opportunity in the process of decision-making.