never make improvements to leased property

32. George is renting an apartment from Jerry. George wants to install new countertops in the kitchen. Is he allowed to do so…?

A. No, a tenant may never make improvements to leased property.

B. Yes, but only if the new countertops are a necessary improvement to make the unit handicapped-accessible.

C. Yes, a tenant has an unrestricted right to make improvements to leased property.

D. Yes, a tenant has an implied right to make improvements, with the landlord’s permission.