Property Management

When a North Dakota tenant abandons a rental unit before lease expiration, the landlord's duty to mitigate damages means:

AThe landlord can leave the unit vacant and sue for all remaining rent
BThe landlord must make reasonable efforts to re-rent the unit to reduce the tenant's ongoing liability✓ Correct
CThe landlord can keep the security deposit as full satisfaction
DNo further action is required by the landlord

Explanation

North Dakota law requires landlords to make reasonable efforts to re-rent an abandoned unit rather than simply letting it sit vacant while collecting rent from the breaching tenant. The tenant remains liable only for rent losses that the landlord cannot reasonably mitigate.

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