Property Ownership

In Alaska, which of the following describes a 'constructive eviction'?

AA landlord physically changing locks to remove a tenant
BA landlord's failure to maintain habitable conditions, forcing the tenant to vacate✓ Correct
CA court-ordered removal of a tenant for non-payment
DA tenant's refusal to leave after proper notice

Explanation

Constructive eviction occurs when a landlord's actions (or failure to act) make the premises uninhabitable or substantially interfere with the tenant's quiet enjoyment, forcing the tenant to leave. The tenant may claim constructive eviction as a defense in an eviction action or as a basis for terminating the lease.

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