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Sheila verbally agreed to lease Beverlys furnished apartment from her for the months of May through to August, while Beverly would be in another city attending a university summer program. Under the agreement, Sheila would pay the rental payments to the landlord at the beginning of each month and take good care of the apartment in Beverlys absence. Sheila was expected to vacate the apartment on August 30. Sheila moved into the apartment on May 1 and lived in it until July 30, when she found a new apartment located closer to her place of employment. On July 30, she permitted several of her friends to move into Beverlys apartment on the condition that they pay the August rent and vacate before the end of the month, when Beverly was expected to return to the city. The new tenants did not pay the rent as they had agreed to do. On August 25 they held a party at the apartment that resulted in $1,000 damage to the premises and $800 damage to Beverlys furniture. The new tenants vacated the apartment the next day, leaving no forwarding address. When Beverly returned to the city on August 31, she discovered her apartment in ruins. A few days later, she received a notice from her landlord demanding the overdue rent for the month of August. Advise Beverly of her rights and outline a course of action for her to follow.

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