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Mia, a 3rdyear GMU student, signed a lease for 12 months to rent an apartment for $1000 a month fromher landlord Ann. In April, Mia

Mia, a 3rdyear GMU student, signed a lease for 12 months to rent an apartment for $1000 a month fromher landlord Ann. In April, Mia finds out that she has been accepted to study abroad at Mason SouthKorea campus. At the end of April, Mia decides to lease her apartment to her friend Nev for the 5 months she will be away (from May - September). Mia tells Nev that her apartment is 900 square feet when she knows it is only 650 square feet. Without seeing the apartment, and after a long night of binge drinking, Nev still intoxicated, meets Mia and they sign a lease agreement that he will sublet the apartment for 5 months at a cost of $1000.00 per month. Mia flies out for her study abroad program and while away she receives notice from Ann, demanding payment because the rent has not been paid. Mia tells Ann that she is not responsible to pay the rent. Mia contacts Nev and finds out that he never moved in. Even though Ann could have rented Mia's apartment starting in August for $1000 per month toImal, she waits until Mia returns from South Korea and brings a lawsuit for breach of contract against Mia for $5000.00. Mia also brings a lawsuit against Nev for breach of contract. #1What law applies to the(1)Mia v. Nevlawsuit; and(2) theAnn v. Mialawsuit?List the laws, no need to explain. (10 points) #2Please explain whether: (1)Mia will be successful in her lawsuit against Nev? (2)Ann will be successful in her lawsuit against Mia? Why or Why not? Please apply the law to the facts. Please separate your answers. Pointswill be deducted if youranswer is not separated. (25 Points) #3 What case applies to the(1)Mia v. Nevlawsuit; and(2) theAnn v. Mialawsuit? In youranswer explain why the case applies andwhat amount (if any)the court will grant Ann. (10 points). Please separate your answers. Points will be deducted if youranswer is notseparated.

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