Property Management

The 'implied warranty of habitability' in Alabama residential rentals means:

AThe landlord guarantees the property will never have maintenance issues
BThe landlord warrants that the property is in a livable condition and must maintain essential services throughout the tenancy✓ Correct
CThe tenant is responsible for all repairs under the lease
DThe warranty applies only to the first 30 days of a tenancy

Explanation

The implied warranty of habitability requires landlords to provide and maintain residential rental units in a condition fit for human habitation — with working plumbing, heating, safe structure, etc. In jurisdictions where the Alabama URLTA applies, landlords must keep the premises in good repair.

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