Contracts
A Minnesota commercial lease contains a 'force majeure' clause. This clause typically allows:
AThe landlord to raise rent during extraordinary events
BEither party to suspend certain lease obligations during unforeseeable events beyond their control✓ Correct
CThe tenant to terminate the lease for any hardship
DOnly the landlord to invoke remedies during extraordinary events
Explanation
Force majeure clauses in Minnesota commercial leases excuse performance of certain obligations when extraordinary events beyond a party's control (natural disasters, government orders, pandemics) prevent compliance. The COVID-19 pandemic brought force majeure clauses into focus, with disputes about whether pandemic-related closures triggered these provisions. The specific language of each clause determines its scope and applicability.
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