Fact Pattern 7-A1
Roy owns a building in which Shelly rents an apartment. The sidewalks around the building are in poor repair. Many sections have buckled from the growth of tree roots over the years.
-Refer to Fact Pattern 7-A1. As a tenant in the building, Shelly has a duty to
A) arrange to escort anyone who walks onto the property.
B) do nothing.
C) repair the sidewalks.
D) repair the sidewalks only if she is notified that it is a problem.

Question

Fact Pattern 7-A1 
Roy owns a building in which Shelly rents an apartment. The sidewalks around the building are in poor repair. Many sections have buckled from the growth of tree roots over the years.
-Refer to Fact Pattern 7-A1. As a tenant in the building, Shelly has a duty to
A) arrange to escort anyone who walks onto the property.
B) do nothing.
C) repair the sidewalks.
D) repair the sidewalks only if she is notified that it is a problem.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

As a tenant, Shelly does not have a duty to repair or maintain the sidewalks. This responsibility falls on the owner of the building, Roy. Shelly should not try to take on this responsibility herself as it could potentially cause legal issues and liability. Shelly also does not need to arrange to escort anyone onto the property, as that is not her responsibility as a tenant.