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Austin Kincaid
on Nov 10, 2024Verified
When Joan entered into a contract with Mr. Shultz to rent an apartment in a converted house, she noticed that the back stairs and hand railing looked as if they were in disrepair. On the day when she took possession, she found she couldn't use the back stairs because the last two steps were rotten and the handrail was not bolted down at one end. Which of the following is true?
A) Unless the contract states that the landlord has an obligation to repair, the landlord has no obligation to repair.
B) Because Joan has taken possession, she would have the obligation to replace the steps and bolt down the railing.
C) The landlord has an obligation to provide premises in a good state of repair only if any defect was brought to his attention at the time of the contract.
D) The common law places no duty on the landlord to repair, and this has not been overridden by any statute.
E) The landlord has a statutory duty to provide premises in a state of repair that complies with safety standards irrespective of the state of the premises at the time of contract.
Statutory Duty
A legal obligation imposed by a statute, requiring a person or entity to adhere to certain standards of conduct.
In Disrepair
Refers to a condition where a property or item is broken, damaged, or not functioning correctly due to neglect or wear and tear.
Landlord
The owner of a property that is rented or leased to another party, known as a tenant.
- Ascertain the lawful obligations of landlords and occupants across diverse scenarios.
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Learning Objectives
- Ascertain the lawful obligations of landlords and occupants across diverse scenarios.