There is an equitable principle that when a landlord retakes a property for failure to pay rent prior to the end of the lease term, the tenant can pay the arrears and apply in the court to have the lease reinstated. This is known as
A) tenancy at sufferance.
B) relief against forfeiture.
C) distress.
D) an order nisi.
E) an order absolute.

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Relief against forfeiture is the equitable principle that allows a tenant to apply in court to have a lease reinstated after the landlord has retaken the property for failure to pay rent prior to the end of the lease term. Tenancy at sufferance refers to the occupation of property after the lease has expired or been terminated. Distress is a remedy available to landlords to seize a tenant's goods in lieu of unpaid rent. An order nisi and an order absolute are court orders used in various legal proceedings, but not applicable in this scenario.

There Is an Equitable Principle That When a Landlord Retakes