Millie, a tenant, wrongfully abandons her apartment after six months, even though there are six months left on her lease. If there is no survival clause in the lease, would the landlord be able to hold Millie liable for rent?
A) Yes, but he must leave the apartment vacant.
B) Yes, after he gives notice to Millie.
C) Yes, after he relets the apartment.
D) No, the obligation to pay ended when Millie abandoned the apartment.

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The Answer of Millie, a tenant, wrongfully abandons her apartment after six months, even though there are six months left on her lease. If there is no survival clause in the lease, would the landlord be able to hold Millie liable for rent?
A) Yes, but he must leave the apartment vacant.
B) Yes, after he gives notice to Millie.
C) Yes, after he relets the apartment.
D) No, the obligation to pay ended when Millie abandoned the apartment.

Millie, a Tenant, Wrongfully Abandons Her Apartment After Six Months