In a partial condemnation scenario, what is the tenant's obligation?

In a partial condemnation scenario, the tenant's obligation is to continue paying full rent. Even when a portion of the leased property has been taken for public use, the lease itself typically remains in effect, and the tenant is required to honor the terms of that lease, including the payment of rent. The rationale behind this obligation is that the leasehold interest has not been terminated; only a part of the property has been modified, and the tenant still possesses the right to occupy and use the remaining premises.

The tenant may have the right to seek compensation for the loss of use or for damages related to the condemnation, but this does not negate their obligation to pay rent as stipulated in the lease agreement. The financial responsibility for rent continues unless an agreement or a legal provision provides otherwise.

So, while other actions, such as withholding rent or vacating the premises, might seem appealing or possible, they generally are not justifiable under the terms of the lease during partial condemnation. The tenant remains liable for the full rental payments until the lease expires or is otherwise legally terminated.