Site navigation

Under section 110 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, who has the option to end a fixed-term lease…

If a fixed-term lease allows early termination and omits whose option it is, section 110 gives the option to the lessee.

Choose your answer

Under section 110 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, who has the option to end a fixed-term lease early when the lease allows early termination but does not say whose option it is?

Select one answer
Answer and explanation

Correct answer A

If a fixed-term lease allows early termination and omits whose option it is, section 110 gives the option to the lessee.

Option feedback

Option A

The lessee holds the unspecified termination option under section 110.

Option B

The provision assigns the option to the lessee rather than the lessor.

Option C

The statute supplies an option that the lessee may exercise without a further mutual agreement.

Option D

The option does not belong to both parties simply because the lease leaves the holder unstated.

Practice for these exams

Related question papers

Related exam syllabi

Related questions in this topic