CRECI Tenant and Owner Relations 2

Question 1

A commercial tenant claims the landlord's failure to repair a broken HVAC system constitutes a breach of the implied warranty of quiet enjoyment. Which legal concept best supports this claim?

Accepted Answer

Constructive eviction

Answer

Actual eviction

Answer

Unlawful detainer

Answer

Rent abatement only

Question 2

Under a net lease, which expense is the tenant primarily responsible for paying in addition to base rent?

Accepted Answer

Property taxes only

Answer

Mortgage payments

Answer

Landlord's personal income tax

Answer

Capital improvements chosen by the landlord

Question 3

A landlord wants to enter a tenant's commercial space to inspect for lease compliance. What should the landlord do first?

Accepted Answer

Provide advance written notice as required by the lease

Answer

Enter immediately since it is a commercial property

Answer

Obtain a court order before every entry

Answer

Wait until the tenant's business is closed

Question 4

A commercial tenant subleases part of its space without the landlord's consent, violating the lease. What remedy can the landlord typically pursue?

Accepted Answer

Terminate the lease for breach of its terms

Answer

Automatically assume the sublease agreement

Answer

Sue the subtenant directly for rent

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Only collect a subleasing fee retroactively

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of a landlord requiring a personal guarantee from a commercial tenant?

Accepted Answer

To hold the individual principals liable if the business entity defaults on rent

Answer

To eliminate the need for a security deposit

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To allow the landlord to garnish tenant employees' wages

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To transfer ownership of the business upon default

Question 6

A tenant holding over after lease expiration without a new agreement is classified as which type of tenancy?

Accepted Answer

Tenancy at sufferance

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Tenancy at will

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Periodic tenancy

Answer

Tenancy for years

Question 7

Which provision in a commercial lease allows the tenant's rent to increase based on the Consumer Price Index?

Accepted Answer

Escalation clause

Answer

Subordination clause

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Attornment clause

Answer

Estoppel clause