Teresa rented an apartment from Len for one year, beginning January 1, 2008. When Teresa tried to take possession of the rental unit, Paul, a prior renter, was still there. Teresa asked Len to help her get Paul out. Len simply shrugged, telling Teresa that it was now her problem.

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When a landlord rents a unit to a tenant, the landlord provides an implied warranty of possession, meaning that the property will be available for the tenant to take possession on the agreed-upon date. If the landlord breaches this warranty, as Len did in this scenario, the tenant can take legal action against the landlord. Teresa is not responsible for evicting Paul, as Len's failure to provide possession is his responsibility to fix, not hers. Therefore, the best choice is C.

Teresa Rented an Apartment from Len for One Year, Beginning