Demarkus finally received financial backing from his wealthy aunt in order to open a pawn shop. He contacted the landlord of a nearby shopping center since he had his eye on a vacant storefront. To his surprise, his request for a lease was denied. What most likely prevented the landlord from leasing to Demarkus?
A) A fixed-rate clause
B) An escape clause
C) A licensing clause
D) A prohibited-use clause
E) An exit clause

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A prohibited-use clause limits the shopping center management from leasing to certain kinds of tenants. Pawn shops may be viewed as tarnishing the reputation of a shopping center.

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