Property Management

In South Carolina, what is the significance of the 'implied warranty of fitness' in commercial leases?

ALandlords must keep commercial spaces in fitness-center condition
BIn commercial leases, the landlord may impliedly warrant that the space is fit for the tenant's intended purpose, though commercial tenants have fewer protections than residential tenants✓ Correct
CCommercial tenants can never claim the space is unfit
DThis warranty applies only to food-related commercial spaces

Explanation

While commercial tenants generally have fewer statutory protections than residential tenants, some jurisdictions recognize an implied warranty that commercial space is suitable for its intended purpose. Commercial leases often expressly address fitness and as-is conditions.

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