The Rules That Apply Under Occupiers' Liability Statutes Are Different

Multiple Choice

The rules that apply under occupiers' liability statutes are different from the traditional common law rules in a number of ways.Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A) A person who rents a property may be considered to be an occupier under the statutory rules but not under the traditional common law rules.
B) A landlord could be held liable for premises occupied exclusively by a tenant under the traditional common law rules but not under the statutory rules.
C) An occupier may be held liable for the activities of a third party on the property under the statutory rules, but generally not under the traditional common law rules.
D) The reason for the plaintiff's presence on the occupier's premises is relevant under the traditional common law rules but not under the statutory rules.
E) The new statutory rules are the same in every province because the relevant statute was enacted by Parliament.