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Chapter 35 Landlord and Tenant Law

Learning Objectives

After reading this chapter, you should understand the following:

  1. The various types of leasehold estates
  2. How leasehold states are created and extended
  3. The rights and duties of landlords
  4. The rights and duties of tenants
  5. The potential tort liability of landlords