Author Question: If taxes or assessments on leased premises are increased because of improvements made by the tenant ... (Read 140 times)

melina_rosy · **on:** Jun 24, 2018

If taxes or assessments on leased premises are increased because of improvements made by the tenant the: ___________.
A) landlord is only liable for such increases if the improvements stay with the property.
B) landlord is liable for such increases whether or not the improvements stay with the property.
C) landlord is liable for such increases only to the extent that the improvements actually increase the fair market value of the property.
D) tenant is always liable for such increases.

Question 2

Igor immigrated to the United States and sought to rent an apartment. He answered an advertisement in a newspaper and signed a lease for an apartment without ever seeing the apartment. Igor found the premises filled with an abundance of debris, rats and insects. Also, the plumbing in the apartment was inoperable. These conditions: ___________.
A) do not affect the lease unless the landlord affirmatively warranted the condition of the premises.
B) are the responsibility of the tenant to repair.
C) most likely constitute a breach of the implied warranty of habitability.
D) do not entitle Igor to vacate the premises.