If Joan transfers her entire lease to Jim, a third party, she has ___________ her lease and she __________ for further rent payments and any restrictions in the lease will be construed in favor of the _________.
A) subleased, remains liable, landlord.
B) assigned, remains liable, landlord.
C) assigned, is not liable, tenant.
D) assigned, remains liable, tenant.

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When Joan transfers her entire lease to Jim, she has assigned her lease. In an assignment, the original tenant (Joan) remains liable for rent payments unless the landlord releases her from this obligation. Any restrictions in the lease are typically construed in favor of the tenant.

If Joan Transfers Her Entire Lease to Jim, a Third