What does the Forfeiture clause generally do in a lease?

What does the Forfeiture clause generally do in a lease?

• A. Defines rent review method
• B. Sets owner occupancy rights
• C. Describes the landlord's right to terminate for breach
• D. Details insurance requirements

Answer: (C)

Forfeiture is about the landlord’s remedy for breach of the lease. The clause gives the landlord the right to terminate the tenancy and re-enter the property if the tenant breaches covenants in the lease (most commonly for non-payment of rent, but it can cover other breaches as well). It ends the lease rather than setting rent reviews, granting occupancy rights, or detailing insurance requirements. In practice, the landlord can exercise the remedy by re-entry or forfeiture, though the tenant may seek relief from forfeiture in court, often on terms.

Forfeiture is about the landlord’s remedy for breach of the lease. The clause gives the landlord the right to terminate the tenancy and re-enter the property if the tenant breaches covenants in the lease (most commonly for non-payment of rent, but it can cover other breaches as well). It ends the lease rather than setting rent reviews, granting occupancy rights, or detailing insurance requirements. In practice, the landlord can exercise the remedy by re-entry or forfeiture, though the tenant may seek relief from forfeiture in court, often on terms.