Asked by Emily Collier on Oct 01, 2024
Magnum Corp.rented a building from Wheiler to set up an office for a 5-year lease period.After the office was set up,it was found that the paint was peeling off in many places,the washrooms were broken,and the floors were completely damaged.Magnum sued Wheiler for damages under the implied warranty of habitability.Magnum will:
A) win the case because Wheiler is the owner of the damaged premises.
B) win the case because property leased for commercial purposes is the owner's responsibility.
C) lose the case because the implied warranty of habitability is not applicable.
D) lose the case because Wheiler has no responsibility to maintain his premises.
Implied Warranty
A legal term for the assurance that a product is fit for its intended purpose, even if not explicitly stated at the time of sale.
Commercial Purposes
Activities or transactions conducted with the goal of generating profit or involving the buying and selling of goods and services.
- Understand the repercussions of a landlord's inability to ensure a property is safe and habitable.
- Differentiate between the legal responsibilities of residential and commercial property leases.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the repercussions of a landlord's inability to ensure a property is safe and habitable.
- Differentiate between the legal responsibilities of residential and commercial property leases.
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