Property Management
Constructive eviction occurs when:
AThe landlord physically removes the tenant
BThe landlord's failure to maintain the property makes it uninhabitable, forcing the tenant to leave✓ Correct
CThe court orders a tenant's removal
DA tenant leaves without proper notice
Explanation
Constructive eviction occurs when a landlord's actions or neglect (such as failing to provide heat, water, or making the premises uninhabitable) effectively force the tenant to vacate. The tenant may be released from the lease and may sue for damages.
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