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What is the best solution for a tenant who wants to take his jewelry cases with him at lease expiration?

  1. He must leave the cases as they are fixtures

  2. He may take the cases if removal will not cause substantial damage

  3. He should sell the cases to the next tenant

  4. He must negotiate with the landlord to remove the cases

The correct answer is: He may take the cases if removal will not cause substantial damage

When a tenant leaves a leased property, they are typically required to leave any installed fixtures as they are considered permanent improvements to the property. In this case, the jewelry cases could be considered fixtures. However, option B is the best solution as it allows the tenant to take the cases with them, as long as their removal will not cause substantial damage to the property. Option A is incorrect because it does not provide any flexibility for the tenant. Option C is incorrect because it assumes that the next tenant would want to purchase the jewelry cases. Option D is incorrect because it puts the burden solely on the tenant to negotiate with the landlord, rather than finding a mutually agreeable solution. Therefore, option B is the best solution for the tenant who wants to take their jewelry cases with them at lease expiration.