Which of the following is false with regard to the law of landlord and tenant, lessor and lessee?

A) A lease agreement is a contract that grants an estate in land; i.e., it gives the lessee exclusive possession for a period of time.
B) If a commercial lessee defaults on his rent, the lessor has the power to seize the lessee's property left on the premises.
C) Residential properties are governed by provincial statute and vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
D) A tenancy is primarily contractual and therefore does not "run with the land," so it does not bind a purchaser of the building.
E) The law of frustration applies to residential leases.

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Ilana Tsatskin · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  D is false because a tenancy can indeed run with the land, meaning it can bind subsequent purchasers of the property. This principle ensures that tenants' rights are preserved even when the property is sold.

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