Sarah, a landlord, terminates her tenant's lease due to non-payment of rent. What must Sarah do to properly mitigate her damages following the termination?
Make efforts to re-rent the property to reduce the amount of damages claimed.
Claim the remaining rent for the lease term without attempting to re-rent.
Delay attempting to find a new tenant before taking further action.
File for eviction without attempting to re-rent the property.
Sarah is required to make efforts to re-rent the property to minimize the damages she can claim from the tenant. This obligation ensures that landlords do not unnecessarily inflate damages caused by a tenant’s breach. Options suggesting inaction or claiming remaining rent without mitigation do not meet this legal obligation.
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