Property Management
Under Ohio landlord-tenant law, a tenant who abandons the property mid-lease:
AOwes nothing because they gave up possession
BRemains liable for rent for the remainder of the lease, but the landlord has a duty to mitigate by attempting to re-rent✓ Correct
CAutomatically terminates the lease
DMay be criminally prosecuted for abandonment
Explanation
If a tenant abandons the property, they remain liable for rent. However, Ohio courts recognize a landlord's duty to mitigate damages by making reasonable efforts to re-rent the property.
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