Property Management

A NC commercial tenant who has exclusive use rights in their lease (e.g., 'the only hair salon in the shopping center') is protected by:

ALocal zoning only
BThe exclusive use covenant in their lease, which the landlord must enforce against competing tenants✓ Correct
CThe NC Fair Housing Act
DGeneral business competition law

Explanation

An exclusive use clause in a commercial lease contractually prohibits the landlord from leasing to competing businesses of the same type. The landlord must uphold this covenant or face liability to the protected tenant.

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