[Solved] A leased his house & lot to B who subleased it to C. B failed to pay the rentals. What does A have against C?

Q.	A leased his house & lot to B who subleased it to C. B failed to pay the rentals. What does A have against C?
A.	A can sue C for the rentals.
B.	A can hold C liable for the rentals by suing him for ejectment.
C.	A can hold C liable for the rentals, but the liability is merely subsidiary.
D.	A can never make C liable for the rentals because of lack of privity between them.
Answer» C. A can hold C liable for the rentals, but the liability is merely subsidiary.

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