Contracts
In Massachusetts, a 'right of first refusal' in a lease gives the tenant the right to:
APurchase the property at any time
BMatch a bona fide third-party offer before the landlord can accept it✓ Correct
CRefuse the first lease renewal offered by the landlord
DPurchase the property at a fixed price regardless of market conditions
Explanation
A right of first refusal gives the tenant the opportunity to purchase the property on the same terms as a bona fide offer from a third party. The landlord must notify the tenant and give them the opportunity to match the offer.
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