18. May a tenant be liable for rent without being in possession of the leased premises?

19. A rents B's house, nothing being said about the condition of the plumbing. The plumbing leaks. Is A obliged to take the house?

20. If a tenant abandons the rented premises before expiration of the term of the lease and so notifies the landlord, is he liable for the balance of the rent?

21. In case a tenant abandons the rented premises, what three remedies has the landlord?

22. Define distress.

23. At common law could a landlord sell personal property distrained?

24. What is the present-day method of distraining for rent?

25. Define lease.

26. Must a lease be in any particular form to be legal?

27. What leases, if any, must be in writing?