Property Management
What is 'landlord's lien' in Rhode Island commercial leasing?
AA mortgage on the landlord's property
BA landlord's right to claim a security interest in the tenant's personal property located on the premises to secure payment of rent✓ Correct
CA DEM lien for environmental violations
DA court judgment against the landlord
Explanation
A landlord's lien gives the landlord a security interest in the tenant's personal property on the premises (furniture, equipment) to secure payment of rent. The validity and extent of landlord's liens in Rhode Island depend on statutory provisions and lease terms.
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