Arnold Properties, Inc. had entered into a lease agreement with Janet for a residential house. Janet made four (4) subsequent monthly payments. At the end of the four (4) months, Janet learned that she was to be transferred to a new job in another state. Janet approached her landlord and explained her situation. The landlord was unsympathetic and refused to release Janet from her rent. The landlord insisted on enforcement of rental payment for the duration of the lease, which was for one (1) year. Janet had not provided for a release in her lease to cover the possibility of a job transfer. Must Janet pay for the remaining eight (8) months of rent even if she is not in physical possession of the property?

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The Answer of Arnold Properties, Inc. had entered into a lease agreement with Janet for a residential house. Janet made four (4) subsequent monthly payments. At the end of the four (4) months, Janet learned that she was to be transferred to a new job in another state. Janet approached her landlord and explained her situation. The landlord was unsympathetic and refused to release Janet from her rent. The landlord insisted on enforcement of rental payment for the duration of the lease, which was for one (1) year. Janet had not provided for a release in her lease to cover the possibility of a job transfer. Must Janet pay for the remaining eight (8) months of rent even if she is not in physical possession of the property?