Cyclopedia of Commerce, Accountancy, Business Administration, v. 03 (of 10)

by American School of Correspondence

57. In general, in what manner must notice to terminate a lease be given?

58. Define and give an example of a surrender.

59. Does abandonment of the premises by a tenant without consent of the landlord, constitute a surrender?

60. If a tenant abandons the rented premises, may the landlord relet for the account of the tenant?

61. Distinguish breach of lease from surrender of lease.

62. If a landlord commits a breach of lease by failing to repair according to agreement, what is the measure of the tenant's damages?

63. If a tenant abandons the rented premises what are the landlord's remedies?

64. If a tenant abandons rented premises, may a landlord permit the premises to remain vacant, and collect rent from the tenant for the balance of the term?

65. If a tenant abandons a lease and the landlord desires to relet for the account of the tenant, must he notify the tenant that he takes possession, and relets for that purpose?