Ray operates the Apple Spice Restaurant in space that he leases in Village Mall. Village Mall is owned by VM Associates. VM Associates sells the mall to BB Properties. For the rest of the lease term, Ray owes rent to

a$.$ VM Associates.

b$.$ BB Properties.

c$.$ the Apple Spice Restaurant.

d$.$ none of the above.

Natasha signs a lease for an apartment, agreeing to make rental payments before the fifth of each month. The lease does not specify a termination date. This tenancy is

a$.$ a periodic tenancy.

b$.$ a fixed$-$term tenancy.

c$.$ a tenancy at will.

d$.$ a tenancy at sufferance.

Max leases a house from Nina for a two$-$year term. To ensure the validity of the lease, it should include

a$.$ a description of the property.

b$.$ a due date for the payment of the property taxes.

c$.$ a requirement that Nina carry liability insurance.

d$.$ none of these choices.