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  1. 15-Feb-2010, 18:43 #1
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    Default Optional "the"

    Is the underlined "the" optional?

    Tenant agrees not to use or occupy the Unit or the Condominium’s
    common elements in any manner annoying or offensive to the other residents of the Condominium.
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    Default Re: Optional "the"

    Yes.
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    Default Re: Optional "the"

    Yes it is, but I would put "The" before "tenant".
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    Default Re: Optional "the"

    Legalese. (You'll see that kind of wording in rental agreements.)

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