Asked by Regina Orzechowski on Jun 05, 2024

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Which of the following is a characteristic of exculpatory clauses?

A) Courts favor their use in leases of residential property
B) They aid tenants in recovering damages from landlords
C) They attempt to insulate landlords from negligence liability to tenants
D) They are enforceable only in residential property leases

Exculpatory Clauses

Provisions in a contract that relieve one party of liability for harm or damage, transferring the risk to another party.

Negligence Liability

Legal responsibility arising from the failure to exercise reasonable care, resulting in harm or injury to another party.

Residential Property

Real estate that is used for living purposes, such as houses, apartments, and townhouses, in contrast to commercial or industrial property.

  • Distinguish the legal restrictions and exceptions applicable to exculpatory clauses in leasing agreements.
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Thomas SpartinosJun 09, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Exculpatory clauses are used by landlords to insulate themselves from negligence liabilities.However,in recent years,a number of state legislatures and courts have frowned upon exculpatory clauses when they are included in leases of residential property.