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Frustrated with his neighbor\'s loud music, despite regular complaints, and the

ID: 336741 • Letter: F

Question

Frustrated with his neighbor's loud music, despite regular complaints, and the lack of action by the landlord, Robert, the tenant, decides to withhold the rent until the landlord takes action against his neighbors. Which of the following remedies did Robert seek?

Termination

Damages

Rent adjustment

Constructive eviction

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QUESTION 7

A court that hears appeals from the trial court is said to have original jurisdiction.

True

False

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QUESTION 8

A leasehold estate is one whose termination date is usually known.

True

False

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QUESTION 9

Which of the following about the federal court system is true?

The federal judicial system consists of four levels.

The federal district courts are the trial courts in the federal system.

The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York has 54 district judges.

The U.S. District Court in Manhattan has 15 magistrates.

The district judges throughout the United States can preside over criminal cases only.

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QUESTION 10

In an assignment, the tenant transfers all interest in the premises and all obligations.

True

False

Termination

Damages

Rent adjustment

Constructive eviction

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Explanation / Answer

We are required to do only four parts of a question

6. Robert has not terminated his contract with the landlord and nor there has been any damages but Robert is not paying rent and therefore Robert is seeking the rent adjustment. Hence the correct option is c. Rent Adjustment.

7. A court that hears appeals from the trial court is may not have original jurisdiction. Hence the given statement is FALSE.

8. The termination date if a leasehold estate is known as it is alloted for that period only. Hence the given statement is TRUE.

10. Tenant does not transfers all interest hence the given statement is FALSE.