A tenant in a commercial lease wants to assign the lease to a buyer of their business. The lease requires landlord consent. The landlord refuses without providing any reason. Which legal standard most commonly protects the tenant?
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A
Landlord may refuse for any reason
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B
Landlord must not unreasonably withhold consent
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C
Tenant may assign freely after 30 days notice
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D
Assignment requires a court order if landlord refuses