Hiram has a commercial lease for his store.A floor tile had become loose,but Hiram never got around to fixing it.A customer tripped and suffered a broken hip and sued.Who is responsible for the injury?

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A)If premises are used for commercial purposes,the landlord has a responsibility to ensure that the premises are in reasonably good condition before the tenant takes control of the property.However,the tenant is responsible for maintaining the premises.If injuries occur because the tenant was negligent in keeping the premises in good condition,the landlord will not be held responsible.
B)If premises are used for commercial purposes,the landlord has a responsibility to ensure that the premises are in reasonably good condition before the tenant takes control of the property.However,the tenant is responsible for maintaining the premises.If injuries occur because the tenant was negligent in keeping the premises in good condition,the landlord will not be held responsible.
C)If premises are used for commercial purposes,the landlord has a responsibility to ensure that the premises are in reasonably good condition before the tenant takes control of the property.However,the tenant is responsible for maintaining the premises.If injuries occur because the tenant was negligent in keeping the premises in good condition,the landlord will not be held responsible.
D)If premises are used for commercial purposes,the landlord has a responsibility to ensure that the premises are in reasonably good condition before the tenant takes control of the property.However,the tenant is responsible for maintaining the premises.If injuries occur because the tenant was negligent in keeping the premises in good condition,the landlord will not be held responsible.
E)If premises are used for commercial purposes,the landlord has a responsibility to ensure that the premises are in reasonably good condition before the tenant takes control of the property.However,the tenant is responsible for maintaining the premises.If injuries occur because the tenant was negligent in keeping the premises in good condition,the landlord will not be held responsible.

Hiram Has a Commercial Lease for His Store