The Case of Applewood Lane West Ltd

The case of Applewood Lane West Ltd. v. Scott involved two tenants who, to get out of their lease, had a series of "lease-breaking parties". As expected, they were evicted. The landlord had trouble renting the premises and sued the tenants. What was the result?

A) The conduct of the tenants constituted abandonment of the lease, and so the tenants were liable.
B) The landlord chose to evict the tenants and, in doing so, the landlord abandoned all claims against them.
C) The conduct of the landlord resulted in a forfeiture of the lease, so no damages were payable.
D) The lease was void for illegality, so no damages were payable.
E) The tenants had been evicted without cause, and so the landlord was required to pay damages on the counterclaim.