Property Management
A Maine property manager for a commercial building notices a tenant has made unauthorized improvements (installed a wall). Under a standard commercial lease, unauthorized alterations:
ABelong to the tenant and can be removed when they leave
BMay violate the lease terms and the landlord may require removal or become the landlord's property at lease end✓ Correct
CAutomatically transfer to the landlord's ownership
DAre always permitted as the tenant pays rent
Explanation
Under standard commercial leases in Maine, tenants must obtain landlord approval before making alterations. Unauthorized alterations may violate the lease and the landlord may require removal at the tenant's expense or keep them as permanent improvements.
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